"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the Strong man stumbled or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man whom is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again..... who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at least knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if he fails, while doing greatly, so that his places shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory or defeat."
This quote to me reminds me of the importance of the people who do the dirty work and don't get recognized for it. For example, the linemen in football are rarely congratulated for the holes made for the running back or the blocking up front for the quarterback to pass. The scout team goes even more unnoticed. They're just looked upon as someone on the sideline who must "suck" because they're not on the field when in reality they are the ones who should receive the credit for the victory.
Mr. Diers:
Being on time is huge for me. I'm rarely informed on anything, for example I found out just now about needing to turn in names this year for aeration and it's due tomorrow. Over Spring Break no one told me about baseball practice, so I didn't go and come to find out that they were mandatory. I need to improve not only being on time, but being knowledgeable in what time to be there and where. I need to become more consist ant in with becoming more informed so I can be present at required events.
How is “empowering good people” or “hiring good Huns” a good leadership move? Explain yourself…
By surrounding yourself with good people you will then have a lighter workload and be able to trust more. By being able to trust people more you'll then force yourself to build a relationship with that person, even if it is just superficial or strictly work or job related.
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