YOU’RE NEVER WRONG TO DO THE RIGHT THING
“You’re never WRONG to do the RIGHT thing”. I must say this to at least one person every week. Making ...
Ever heard of the saying…“The axe forgets, the tree remembers.”?
In short…
It’s a lesson in mindfulness, and I thought it worth sharing. Recently I was the tree…and I learned years ago how not to be an axe, and try every day, not to be one.
Often unaware or quick to forget their deeds, while the tree carries the memory of every cut. Your words and your actions, even unintentional ones, will leave lasting marks on others. Sticks and stones stuff…
As a leader, whether dealing with team members, customers, or service providers, your actions may seem small to you, but their impact can leave deep impressions. A harsh word, an unfair decision, a broken promise, or neglecting a commitment might fade from your mind, but it could linger with others like a scar on a tree.
Whether it’s giving feedback to a team member, negotiating with a supplier, or resolving a customer complaint, remember…how you make people feel will outlast the transaction or task.
And…If you’re going to be an axe, make sure you’re also a tree – strong, grounded, and mindful of the impact you leave behind.
Leave folk feeling valued, not wounded.
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