The Courage to Care

Written by Wendyl K. Leslie


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A famous jeweler once sold a magnificent ruby after one of his salespeople had failed to interestrepparttar customer. Asked how he did it,repparttar 131185 jeweler said, "My clerk is an excellent man, an expert on precious stones. There's just one difference between us: He knows jewels, but I "love" them. I care what happens to them, who wears them. The customers sense this. It makes them want to buy--and they do."

In such cases, of course, caring ultimately brings tangible reward, butrepparttar 131186 great philosophers and religious leaders have always taught this paradox: The most rewarding form of caring is caring without hope of reward. Fortunately for mankind,repparttar 131187 world is full of people who go quietly through life performing, as Wordsworth put it, "little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love."

The volunteer worker atrepparttar 131188 hospital,repparttar 131189 unpaid canvasser forrepparttar 131190 community chest,repparttar 131191 neighbor who offers to take care of your children while you settle a new house--such people have no ulterior motive and expect no recompense. They act because they care, and their actions--multiplied by millions--supplyrepparttar 131192 force that keepsrepparttar 131193 human race moving upward from barbarism alongrepparttar 131194 path of growth.

There are people who say that if you care too much, you can get hurt. That's right--you win some, and you lose some. Butrepparttar 131195 alternative is a pretty bleak and uninteresting existence.

Recently nominated for the 53rd edition of The Marquis' Who's Who in America, Wendyl is also the author of Serve to Lead: Mastering the Leadership Style of Jesus. Wendyl invites you to visit his website and subscribe to his weekly journal at: http://www.servetolead.net


How to Build Your Career with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Written by Susan Dunn, Professional Coach


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. Use your intuition.

It's your best guide.

7. Be a valuable team player.

Most work today is done in project teams and cooperation is essential. Learn how to handle constructive discontent, motivate others, and get along.

8. Practice primal leadership.

This means resonating with those around you and tuning in to their feelings.

9. Be pleasant to be around.

When expertise, education and experience are equal, wouldn't you chooserepparttar person who's easiest to work with?

Be willing to share information and resources. Help others get what they want. Be empathic to their needs. Focus on their strengths, not their weaknesses. Facilitate their goals and express your appreciation for their accomplishments.

10. Get an EQ coach.

Susan Dunn is a personal and professional growth who specializes in emotional intelligence. Email her for FREE ezine "EQ in the Workplace."


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