WORDS 2

Thank you so much for the support. It’s good to know I actually have people who take their time to read my posts. I was shocked when views of my post “WORDS” hit 150 just few hours after it was published. I received a few comments and messages among which I had messages from friends suggesting that the positive impact of words should also be given cognizance. In that light, I’ve titled today’s post 'Words 2' to stand as a continuation of the previous piece.

No matter what level you attain in life, be nice to your subordinates. It gives this sense of belonging that could make an employee want to stick to a particular firm, not minding an offer elsewhere with higher pay . Discussing work with my friends often gets some of us wondering: “Do bosses like that really exist?”

Here is a typical example: Boss 1 is extremely nice with words while Boss 2 always has something to scold you for. In a tight working situation where you’re given a very short space of time to handle something you’ve never done before, on submission, Boss 1 would normally say “Wow! This is wonderful. But you can bring this part lower to make it more presentable. Make this change and that change, nice job” while Boss 2 says “Madam! Do you think we are playing here? What sort of work is this? I’m tired of working with empty heads in this office. Everybody seems to have nothing upstairs. My friend, take this rubbish back to your office and make this change and that change”

They've both made the same point, presented differently and definitely the reactions to them must be different too. On reading this (which could just be an understatement on both parts) everyone would rather work with Boss 1 than Boss 2. 

It's often said that when people are praised for something they did, they are empowered to do more.

You never know how important compliments can be till you are at the receiving end. Just a word from you can light up someone’s day. That little compliment, that word of appreciation, that word of encouragement can do a lot in the life of its recipient. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (Colossians 4:6).

^5-6 Use your heads as you live and work among outsiders. Don’t miss a trick. Make the most of every opportunity. Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out. (MSG)

Spread Happiness, enjoy life and be nice to others, and you will not only brighten your day alone but someone else's too. Have a splendid week ahead!