Re: Re: Don't Panic

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In a message dated 12/6/99 12:17:49 PM Central Standard Time,

fevans@... writes:

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I am extroverted thinking and feeling so can forge my way through and

round a lot of obstacles that life puts in my way. But you know, i've

reached a point where i can't do it anymore even though i've enjoyed

great success, financially and career-wise. Kurt, when you asked last

week what we wanted out of the WTO, i immediately thought of what i

wanted to see in the workplace that would authenticate employees

concerns and dreams. >>

Ohhhh~!!!!!! Frances! I dropped out long ago and at my age still have a

difficult time in today's corporate enviornment. I got to that selfsame

place.. " I just can't do it anymore. " I knew my I was at a plce in my life

that I had to choose...and while I don't regret the choice I made, the rent

still must be paid. I am as creative as I know how to be in finding the means

to do that, in other words there are some things I just CANNOT compromise.

The values of the lean/mean machine we have all come to know is without soul

and has no bounds when it comes to the exploitation of the soul of others.

<<My wish list for the workplace speaks somewhat to the myth that

imprisons and enslaves us. Here it is:

1. Put an end to rule by fear and intimidation. Instead let's have

inspirational leaders.

2. Put an end to the warrior-leader with " attitude " who crush

competition and conquer markets. Give us leaders who unlock the

potential of human beings, who are real people with real lives, who can

say " I am your leader, how can I serve you?

3. Put an end to behaviour modification of employees through programs,

metrics and surveys. Invite the soul, intuition and passion in making

room for inspirational ideas that include the transcendent transforming

the old rules.

4. Put an end to motivation as control of employees. Initiate and

inspire employees by ennobling and embracing the common cause with

patience and vision.

5. Deal with shadow projections and situations that are " wired " for

scapegoating and victimhood by bringing authentic feelings into

leadership and displaying caring, compassion, love and grace.

6. Ask employees the question: " what is your calling? " then align their

cause with yours to create a common cause through patience and ennobling

them.

7. Treat employees, their calling and their cause with authenticity,

love, grace and courage. >>

Frances, this is nothing short of poetry and oh, GOD, how long will it

take...??????

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What I am saying is not for everyone, of course,. Only for the

twice-born. One always knows the twice born. They often go so far as

to take new names. Here you are, twice-born, and nearer your death than

your birth, and you have still to make a real life. >>

on Davies was a delight and an inspiration! His most lovely trait was

that he made me smile....LOTS! : )

Cheryl

" I really wanna see you...but it takes so long my Lord. " on