Applaud the beginner
You
walk into a karate school for a first visit and see kicking, punching,
blocking, chopping and flipping. It can be intimidating if you’ve never done
these things. Or, you may look and feel awkward learning to snow ski or
rollerblade or taking a foreign language. But persist; this is your first day
and there will never be another first day.
Any
new endeavor may be tough in the beginning. Accept this. You must believe in
yourself. Initially, critics may feel free to ridicule your ideas and goals as
foolish and unrealistic. When you ultimately succeed, everyone will claim to
have been on your team from the beginning. Take action and persist. Applaud
those who try, because the first step is often the toughest. Welcome the
newcomer.
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Be known as a motivator. Ask others about their goals and
how you can help them. Make people feel part of successful team. Solicit their
input. Keep everyone informed and involved. Establish performance incentives.
Look for opportunities to praise and reward. Enthusiasm is contagious.
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