tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446049270059337405.post2887687802185990146..comments2021-01-07T07:11:24.205-06:00Comments on Fen's Thoughts: #118 Failure and RedemptionFenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06348152970109407543noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446049270059337405.post-25701032833560180342016-05-11T12:27:32.065-05:002016-05-11T12:27:32.065-05:00I think Churchill's quote was spot on and you ...I think Churchill's quote was spot on and you integrated it well with your personal experiences. Few people are truly self aware of their failings and how these fit in to how they view themselves and how others see them. It takes courage and wisdom to be genuine. Most people will not take the time to be self-critical and cast themselves in an image that suits their goals and dreams. Anything that may derail your goals and self image becomes taboo.<br /><br />I an epiphany regarding my career in my 40's. I had been chasing a professional goal and cultivated a self-image to support that objective only to find out that it was a mirage. Others could see through my façade and knew where my true strengths were. Only when I took stock of past events and where I really effectively lead my teams did I find a place where I could be genuine, enjoy my work and have those around me value and accept who I really am.<br /><br />I now work in a field where my efforts actually help people, leverage what I am good at and leave both my coworkers, customers and me with a good feeling at the end of most days. Am I perfect? The answer is clearly no; everyone is a work in progress. Am I a better, more fulfilled person and of value to those around me, I like to think the answer is yes.<br /><br />It's really hard to be something you're not and to be open, frank and honest in personal and professional dealings. It takes effort and is draining. If you can find something you are passionate about, being genuine becomes easier. That said, even the best person is risk averse in some respects. Fear of failing will always prevent us from totally letting go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446049270059337405.post-37468250187637599382011-05-17T19:06:27.047-05:002011-05-17T19:06:27.047-05:00".....could not at the time, be authentic. I ...".....could not at the time, be authentic. I didn't know how to be. I had not done the hard work of staring at myself and seeing me accurately. I was not self-aware"<br /><br />that is one of the best quotes I have ever seen or heard.....I would guess that at least 95% of our leaders are in the same category....<br /><br />it is hard to do especially if you do not know how or have the moral courage to do so...accurately...<br /><br />JDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-446049270059337405.post-45773517887919676082011-05-08T22:00:09.133-05:002011-05-08T22:00:09.133-05:00Jeff,
You write these words as if they were a te...Jeff, <br /><br />You write these words as if they were a testament to yourself, when in essence, you're forcing all of your readers to look into themselves. <br /><br />Even in these words, you're still mentoring, inspiring, motivating, and leading. <br /><br />I have a new found respect for you, as I'm sure your readers have to...I'm honored to know you, thank you.<br /><br />V/R<br /><br />BobRobert A. Foxhttps://leadernet.army.milnoreply@blogger.com