Loving Monday: Try Another Perspective

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6 responses to “Loving Monday: Try Another Perspective”

1. February 2, 2009

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   February 7, 2009

   Goannatree

   Great post. As cliched as it may sound. When i am having difficulty with a co-worker, particularly when it relates to my expectations of them being higher than their performance, i have taken to stepping back and assessing whether i have a charitable attitude towards them. I always have trouble if it involves a loose appreciation for the truth – but i have come to realise that i am as much a part of the problem if i have an unhealthy attitude toward them. I have taken to praying for people before i have interaction to help me be careful of my speech and to assist in my ability to communicate expectations in a clear and godly way.
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   February 8, 2009

   Bradley J Moore

   Not always easy to get over our own bias and get inside the heads of problem employees. But always a good idea to look with love. honesty and seeing them as valuable for who they are.
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   February 12, 2009

   Karl Edwards

   Anna,

   I think you’re biggest insight is, “that I am as much a part of the problem.” I have the hardest time getting leaders to accept the possibility that they might be a part of the problem.
   I’m convinced, though, that when a person gets insight into how they might be contributing to the problem and adjusts, the problem either goes away or those around you start making their own adjustments.

   Thanks for checking in.
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   February 12, 2009

   Karl Edwards

   Bradley,

   Always love your thinking. What if we communicated the value we see in those with whom we work? What an amazingly different starting point than insisting that they prove themselves first.

   I’ll bet your team loves working with you.
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   February 12, 2009

   Goannatree

   You’re welcome. Soemtimes it is important to realise that you still need to blow of some steam – though i am working on not venting too much because going over and over the same problems with colleagues in my head can cause me to perpetuate feelings of frustration and begin to expect to see this in their behaviour! These kind of articles are important to help us to keep perspective!