Making a difference at the end of the day

Recently I read a book entitled "How to Make a Giraffe Smile" by Bill Gravitt. It talks about when you stop learning you also stop growing. Reaching new heights and new challenges assists us to pursue uncharted territory.

In Gravitt's book, "giraffeisms" become the analogies used to remind us of the giraffe-like characteristics that can apply to success and productivity in human beings. According to Gravitt, giraffes have a tendency to "glide toward their destinations” and "do not waste any energy".

We often refer to our values as what we believe in and how we build confidence in our daily lives. When companies know what they stand for and what they believe in, there is no room for disrespect or consequences. How do you rank your company? What is the value most important to you and your team? Are you all moving in the same direction?

Leaders are committed to operating with the knowledge that everybody brings something to the table. Each is a contributor to the success of an organization. This is true whether the organization is small or large. This means that keeping the lines of communication open is the key to maintaining and sustaining a successful operation. An organization that is reinventing itself and making inappropriate decisions without admitting to them is apt to disassemble the organization. There are always" kinks " in the wheel of progress and without any monitoring there is no balance. It may seem like growth but the motor is not running smoothly. Those who are doing the work soon uncover that the decisions are not in sync with the upward development of the organization. Too many changes without understanding the problems is not using wisdom or skills.

Running with the giraffe is more than gliding into home, it means that when you encounter obstacles you do not run into the bumps in the road. With an even gait, confidence and determination you move forward. Good leaders are not micro managers and do not demand but create. With their team and workers they build a better way to raise the bar. Together employees make a difference. Do you make a difference?