The
phrase “adding value” gets tossed about in a variety of business circles these
days. We want to “add value” to products
such as software, or beds, even autos.
And
some leaders/managers/life coaches love to toss this phrase out when speaking of
their followers or mentees. This is a
worthy pursuit and I heartily endorse the concept of “adding value” to another
person and here is a critical part of that desire.
“You cannot add value to someone
if you don’t first value
them.”
~John C. Maxwell
How
do you view your charge? Do you see them
as an already valued individual, or do you see them as someone in desperate
need of your management skill and they will probably drown in the misery of
life without the amazing life-line you are capable of giving out?
I
have encountered a few managers in my day who felt they had an upper hand and
were determined to instill their “great wisdom” to me, a lowly grasshopper of a
wee little man. As far as they were
concerned I was of no value – yet – and they were going to be the great miracle
working in my life.
That
attitude makes me want to throw up, and in the direction of their shoes.
People
can tell whether you care or not. Always
remember that.
Value
the worth of the individual and you always win with people.
Class
dismissed.
P Michael Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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