On this anniversary of the terrible attack on the United States, many people are reflecting on how much has changed.
What can we learn from this as business leaders?
In the aftermath of the attacks, people latched onto the closest thing they could find for comfort. Some found solace in a bottle or a drug. Many people found safety in religion, family, or friends. Everyone sought for a way to deal with the pain, the loss, and the violation in their own way. Every one of those ways was an attempt to stop the hurting. As a leader in a company, community, or family we need to make certain that we are able to provide that relief if, and when, it is needed.
That day, September 11, 2001, was a day we all felt pain. However, in the circle of people you influence, there is probably someone every day that can use a comforting word, a shoulder to lean on, or a helping hand. Acts of kindness and charity are worth more than the time, materials, or effort that goes into providing them. Along with directing people comes a responsibility to care for them. When people know that they can count on you for help, they will be more likely to help you when you need it.
What did you do today to make somebody's day better?
- Airport security has gone from two questions to two hours of standing in lines
- Travel to Canada and Mexico once required an occasional identity check; now it requires a passport
- Where once crying babies were the biggest headache on a plane; now it is mumbling foreign languages
- Americans thought they were loved around the world; now America has become the focus of hate
What can we learn from this as business leaders?
- An ounce of prevention is not enough
- Installing safeguards requires a change in procedures to account for delays
- Appreciate how good things are today; they could be a lot worse tomorrow
- There will always be someone that would like to see you go out of business
In the aftermath of the attacks, people latched onto the closest thing they could find for comfort. Some found solace in a bottle or a drug. Many people found safety in religion, family, or friends. Everyone sought for a way to deal with the pain, the loss, and the violation in their own way. Every one of those ways was an attempt to stop the hurting. As a leader in a company, community, or family we need to make certain that we are able to provide that relief if, and when, it is needed.
That day, September 11, 2001, was a day we all felt pain. However, in the circle of people you influence, there is probably someone every day that can use a comforting word, a shoulder to lean on, or a helping hand. Acts of kindness and charity are worth more than the time, materials, or effort that goes into providing them. Along with directing people comes a responsibility to care for them. When people know that they can count on you for help, they will be more likely to help you when you need it.
What did you do today to make somebody's day better?
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