Friday, August 10, 2012
Thursday, August 09, 2012
20120809 Today's Reflection
Writing email, to many, is an easy task.
However, to write an email with your heart and soul, and sincerity, and to express one's feelings in an objective manner is no easy task. At least, it's not easy for me. Sometimes, it's really a tall order, but an inevitable task.
One important pointer given to us (when writing email) is:
Isn't it that's when we are responding to the situation in the most truthful manner?
Yes, perhaps, at that moment. When sometimes we are clouded or blinded by our emotions and therefore unable to assess the matter from various perspectives and put across our points of view in a more objective manner. Of course, one would argue the fact that, the points put across after the cooling down period is no longer a true reflection to the matter, or the impact would be been reduced tremendously? Yes, I do agree to a certain extent. However, We must not ignore the fact that words are mighty. It could cause damages that could be irreversible.
I think the other challenge that I experienced today, after spending about 4 hours to craft an (not very long) email, really is how to manage my emotion as I typed the words. Yes, when words and 'facts' generate emotions! That's scary isn't it?
Earlier, I said, the manage emotion then write - it's possible to do as one has already rationalised it.
However, when emotions make a come-back as one starts putting the down the words - that could be very tormenting... especially every single word is generated through one's heart and soul, and when we do not want it to sound emotional... 那是另一高境界！
However, to write an email with your heart and soul, and sincerity, and to express one's feelings in an objective manner is no easy task. At least, it's not easy for me. Sometimes, it's really a tall order, but an inevitable task.
One important pointer given to us (when writing email) is:
- Never write when you are emotional!
- If you have to write, do not click the 'Send' button.
Isn't it that's when we are responding to the situation in the most truthful manner?
Yes, perhaps, at that moment. When sometimes we are clouded or blinded by our emotions and therefore unable to assess the matter from various perspectives and put across our points of view in a more objective manner. Of course, one would argue the fact that, the points put across after the cooling down period is no longer a true reflection to the matter, or the impact would be been reduced tremendously? Yes, I do agree to a certain extent. However, We must not ignore the fact that words are mighty. It could cause damages that could be irreversible.
I think the other challenge that I experienced today, after spending about 4 hours to craft an (not very long) email, really is how to manage my emotion as I typed the words. Yes, when words and 'facts' generate emotions! That's scary isn't it?
Earlier, I said, the manage emotion then write - it's possible to do as one has already rationalised it.
However, when emotions make a come-back as one starts putting the down the words - that could be very tormenting... especially every single word is generated through one's heart and soul, and when we do not want it to sound emotional... 那是另一高境界！
Sunday, May 06, 2012
20120505: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Had an enjoyable time on Saturday afternoon - a performance that changed what a 'ballet' is 'traditionally defined.
More info: http://www.trockadero.org/
The storyline of Swan Lake
http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/balletsynopses/a/swanlakestory.htm
More info: http://www.trockadero.org/
The storyline of Swan Lake
http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/balletsynopses/a/swanlakestory.htm
Friday, May 04, 2012
20120504 Today's Reflection
"Fading behind the scene" and eventually gone is no easy task... but it's something that I would have the next 6 months to work on.
It's not because how 'indispensable' I think I am, but it's how to ensure that processes carry on without disruption or much inconveniences caused to others. Of course, it's also about making sure that work is handed over properly as many bosses would not want to 'disturb' their ex-subordinates after they leave the organisation, and have to live in agony to tie the loose ends.
While having this in mind, I think there must be provision and enough support to this 'hand-over' to take place; at the same time, for forward planning, too. One must be wondering (or think it's joking) when talk about forward planning. Since going off, what else to plan forward? Well, while one leaves, it does not do justice to the organisation if all work remains status quo. In fact, to what extent is the organisation prepared 'wait' till the next person comes in to take up the role and move on from there? Also, bearing in mind not to ignore the most fundamental piece?
While groundwork has been done. One should not undermine the opposing current going on.
No matter how strong it is, taking it for granted would only bring the previous efforts back to square one, and one will remain battling in the vicious cycle.
It's not because how 'indispensable' I think I am, but it's how to ensure that processes carry on without disruption or much inconveniences caused to others. Of course, it's also about making sure that work is handed over properly as many bosses would not want to 'disturb' their ex-subordinates after they leave the organisation, and have to live in agony to tie the loose ends.
While having this in mind, I think there must be provision and enough support to this 'hand-over' to take place; at the same time, for forward planning, too. One must be wondering (or think it's joking) when talk about forward planning. Since going off, what else to plan forward? Well, while one leaves, it does not do justice to the organisation if all work remains status quo. In fact, to what extent is the organisation prepared 'wait' till the next person comes in to take up the role and move on from there? Also, bearing in mind not to ignore the most fundamental piece?
While groundwork has been done. One should not undermine the opposing current going on.
No matter how strong it is, taking it for granted would only bring the previous efforts back to square one, and one will remain battling in the vicious cycle.
20120504 Today's Reflection
Being high-handed destroys all the good reputation and trust that were built over time.
Good reputation and trust take time to built, just like the emotional bank. However, 'rich' it is, it's very vulnerable and sensitive to any words or actions that works against it. In fact, the worst is when all the 'good work' carried out to build the ground work is no longer seen as sincerity, but as a tool for a bigger interest. Not only that, it makes one feel being taken advantaged of, or worse, being betrayed!
This does not just apply to peer-to-peer interaction.
The damage would be even greater when the boss demonstrated traits of being "high-handed", or is deemed to be high-handed; the implication is, your action and thoughts are not longer sincere. Sincere to the goals that were originally set out for both the boss and the subordinate.
This would be a gentle reminder to ourselves, no matter where we are, what role we undertake, sincerity is important. 以诚待人.
Good reputation and trust take time to built, just like the emotional bank. However, 'rich' it is, it's very vulnerable and sensitive to any words or actions that works against it. In fact, the worst is when all the 'good work' carried out to build the ground work is no longer seen as sincerity, but as a tool for a bigger interest. Not only that, it makes one feel being taken advantaged of, or worse, being betrayed!
This does not just apply to peer-to-peer interaction.
The damage would be even greater when the boss demonstrated traits of being "high-handed", or is deemed to be high-handed; the implication is, your action and thoughts are not longer sincere. Sincere to the goals that were originally set out for both the boss and the subordinate.
This would be a gentle reminder to ourselves, no matter where we are, what role we undertake, sincerity is important. 以诚待人.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
20120503 Today's Reflection
The Circle is basically.... that small!!!
In organizations, people come, people go.
There's this Chinese saying, 山水有相逢which I think it serves as a very good reminder to us the importance of treating others well and part in good notes rather Han bearing grudge.
In fact, the educational circle here is very small. The longer we are in the service, the smaller our circle! Personally, I experience it!
Both good and bad experiences create can become deep seated reminders to us. How we manage our traits and trades travel with those whom we interact with. Good experiences generate positivity and draw us even closer to each other. Sometimes, words spread, sometimes don't. On the other hand, I'm quite certain that bad experiences are commonly shared, especially if the individuals' work attitudes was an issue.
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In organizations, people come, people go.
There's this Chinese saying, 山水有相逢which I think it serves as a very good reminder to us the importance of treating others well and part in good notes rather Han bearing grudge.
In fact, the educational circle here is very small. The longer we are in the service, the smaller our circle! Personally, I experience it!
Both good and bad experiences create can become deep seated reminders to us. How we manage our traits and trades travel with those whom we interact with. Good experiences generate positivity and draw us even closer to each other. Sometimes, words spread, sometimes don't. On the other hand, I'm quite certain that bad experiences are commonly shared, especially if the individuals' work attitudes was an issue.
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20120503 Today's Reflection
Conflicting messages from the same source, sending to different parties, when converged, can be confusing.
Sometimes, I just wonder, was it because one was unable to reconcile what they hope to see & get, and what's in the actual situation? As such, one is unable to control the situation, one tries an 'easy' way to put the cause of what doesn't go on smoothly on others?
Hm... is one in the self-denial situation? #iwonder
Haiz... it's sad, isn't it?
Sometimes, I just wonder, was it because one was unable to reconcile what they hope to see & get, and what's in the actual situation? As such, one is unable to control the situation, one tries an 'easy' way to put the cause of what doesn't go on smoothly on others?
Hm... is one in the self-denial situation? #iwonder
Haiz... it's sad, isn't it?
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