Forgiveness, a fine art
super art, that helps not just at home
but the workplace as well!
First and foremost, begin by forgiving yourself
don't be very hard on yourself
to err is human, natural to encounter failure
practice self forgiveness, have a clean slate
to be able to move on, be effective!
Next step, to respect and forgive others
be it colleagues, team members
don the role of a leader exuding "Assurance"
and not one making team members "Jittery"
during difficult, tough situations!
Encourage them to do new things, think 'out of the box'
consistently groom people, showcase them on stage
couple of them initially, enhancing skills & confidence
thus inspiring many more to take the plunge
to dive into the pond of change, freedom and self reliance!
As you mentor your people, both
in the personal & professional fronts
trust emerges and team members open up
even as you calm them and hear them out....
Acknowledge their needs, apprehensions, challenges
not what you think are their 'needs'
but respond to their 'real needs' as they see it
this reinforces trust and helps build it further!
When you take complete ownership
for team performance, not making excuses
not deflecting blame when things go wrong
you earn respect of team members, senior management as well!
Secret is, to be your authentic self
at all times, in all areas of your life
home, at work, social situations!
NB: The basic source material for this poem is a webinar organized by Bija Training on 18th January 2023 featuring Mr Vignesh Kumar, Director,, CISCO
