Well for the next few days I will be in Nicaragua. Specifically Managua, Nicaragua. This will be our third year to the mission’s field and we are ready to go. Things haven’t been going the best at work and we’re both looking forward to a change of scenery. You know, I haven’t been very pleased with the advertising and preparation for this trip but it’s here now; no need in crying over spilled milk. And yes; I mentioned it but the same thing that happens whenever you try to mention something that hasn’t been going well to the person who is responsible for it… they expect YOU to change it. I think that’s a total cop out… and bunch of crap. (I feel I can be real with you.) I mean, come on, you’ve been there. You see something that isn’t and hasn’t been working so you decide to say something about it. You know, unlike all those other people who notice but don’t give a crap or just don’t want to get involved… so they don’t say anything… anything at all. Well you say something and the person you talk to gives you the ole… Well maybe you’re just the person to help change that. What! Just because I had the guts to tell you to your face, instead of talk about you behind your back like everyone else is, I’m the person to fix it. This is your baby, not mine. I just happened to like excellence in the things I’m involved in. I have plenty of ideas about how to run this nation… I don’t see D.C. knocking down my door. Why. Because just because I see something wrong doesn’t mean I suppose to lead a committee on how to fix it.
Come on leaders! Stop doing that. Take responsibility for your areas of influence and lead. When your people come to you with problems… be man enough, be woman enough to say; “You know what… you’re right. That area does need a little touching up. Thanks for coming to me. You don’t know how much that means. I’m gonna start looking into ways to make this thing better. Thanks for your input.” Actually show them that you are listening and give them some respect. Don’t throw the problem back in their face and say; “Well you fix it.” “Well, you might be just the person who could…” That’s the same as saying; “Well, if you’re so stinky awesome… you take a swing at it.” Stand up, take your humble pill for the day and accept criticism from someone not “higher” then you. (Whatever that means.) And after you’ve accepted some responsibility you can “ask” for their help. Just say; “You know, while I’m working on this do you mind if I give you a call and pick your brain a bit… you know throw around some new ideas. I’d love you hear what you’ve got to say.” This is both honoring and allows them to say yes or no. So…… since that rant is over… Nicaragua. Yes. Dede and I will be there so… look forward to more and more awesome stories from the 3rd World.
Smell ya lata!
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