Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Mr. Diers
What does that quote mean to you?
-It does not matter what the critic thinks if the critic is not the one who is taking action. It does not matter if they point out the faults of the person who is "actually in the arena." The person who is in the arena deserves the praise because he is at least trying. Even if he fails, he will still be above "those cold and timid souls" who never try.
"Trust in the Little Things"
-Being consistant is very important to leadership. It gives you credibility and your followers will believe in you and trust what you are doing. If you do "the little things" like always being there, you will become a pillar to your team or position. I went my entire club volleyball season without missing a single practice or day of tournament. When I was not playing my normal position; I was the person on the bench that would always be there and ready to play whatever position needed filling. When a player could not play anymore due to blood, illness, or injury; I was the one who took their spot. Part of this came from being where I needed to be EVERY time. Filling these positions did not get me the most playing time but it was a vital role. Your coach and teammates really appreciate it when you are consistant in your: playing, attitude, and presence.
"Hire Good Huns"
-It is a good move as a leader to empower good people below you who will get the job done. They are usually different from you that way everyone brings something to the table. A team is only as strong as its weakest player. If your weakest player is still strong, then your team will be strong. The followers are the legs that the team stands on, have strong legs and a strong team. Without them your team may fall apart.
-It does not matter what the critic thinks if the critic is not the one who is taking action. It does not matter if they point out the faults of the person who is "actually in the arena." The person who is in the arena deserves the praise because he is at least trying. Even if he fails, he will still be above "those cold and timid souls" who never try.
"Trust in the Little Things"
-Being consistant is very important to leadership. It gives you credibility and your followers will believe in you and trust what you are doing. If you do "the little things" like always being there, you will become a pillar to your team or position. I went my entire club volleyball season without missing a single practice or day of tournament. When I was not playing my normal position; I was the person on the bench that would always be there and ready to play whatever position needed filling. When a player could not play anymore due to blood, illness, or injury; I was the one who took their spot. Part of this came from being where I needed to be EVERY time. Filling these positions did not get me the most playing time but it was a vital role. Your coach and teammates really appreciate it when you are consistant in your: playing, attitude, and presence.
"Hire Good Huns"
-It is a good move as a leader to empower good people below you who will get the job done. They are usually different from you that way everyone brings something to the table. A team is only as strong as its weakest player. If your weakest player is still strong, then your team will be strong. The followers are the legs that the team stands on, have strong legs and a strong team. Without them your team may fall apart.
Initiative and Perseverance
Initiative: What is one example of something you are showing a lack of initiative.
-I am supposed to be painting Picasso's Guernica on a celing tile for a teacher. However I have not had time or motivation to be very productive on it.
1)I have begun painting the tile but the paint has, for some unknown reason, soaked into the tile making it not solid white. I need to put another coat of paint on it TONIGHT... and again if it still does not work. :(
2)I will sketch the outline shapes using the scale I made.
3)Then I will paint.
Perseverance -pertaining to the scenerio in the prompt-
I would first encourage the player to keep going and working hard in practice and talk to them a little more than I normally would. Then if they still were withdrawn, after practice one day I would ask them what was wrong or if they need help with anything. If they say no, then I would just leave them alone for a while and see if another more promising opportunity presents itself, because I would not want to annoy them to the point that they shut me out. On the other hand, they really need their problems worked out for the betterment of the team.
-I am supposed to be painting Picasso's Guernica on a celing tile for a teacher. However I have not had time or motivation to be very productive on it.
1)I have begun painting the tile but the paint has, for some unknown reason, soaked into the tile making it not solid white. I need to put another coat of paint on it TONIGHT... and again if it still does not work. :(
2)I will sketch the outline shapes using the scale I made.
3)Then I will paint.
Perseverance -pertaining to the scenerio in the prompt-
I would first encourage the player to keep going and working hard in practice and talk to them a little more than I normally would. Then if they still were withdrawn, after practice one day I would ask them what was wrong or if they need help with anything. If they say no, then I would just leave them alone for a while and see if another more promising opportunity presents itself, because I would not want to annoy them to the point that they shut me out. On the other hand, they really need their problems worked out for the betterment of the team.
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