Taking things for granted

Burma,

The right to react by pro democracy protesters was just simply quashed - the net turned off mobile phone networks switched off -

Our right to freedom (of speech) and the right to protest is something we quite simply take for granted

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7020640.stm


Go and take a look at the pictures that managed to get through and stop taking things for granted.

Be inspired - it's your right

The SUMO guy

From the fantastic Paul McGee


Dear Phil
As I mentioned in my last newsletter, I have the privilege of speaking at the UK's largest national sales conference next month in Birmingham. I will be the opening keynote speaker and the conference will be closed by someone who has been described as the world's greatest adventurer, Ranulph Fiennes.
So Why Am I Telling You This?Because in the year 2000 I attended the same conference and as I sat watching the opening speaker, I turned to a colleague next to me and said "My goal is to be standing where he is within two years." Well I'm about to achieve my goal - but it took seven years to accomplish it, not two.
What has waiting those extra five years taught me?
Several things actually.
Firstly, keep hold of your dream (but make sure it's an achievable dream and not a delusion).
Secondly, be persistent. During the last seven years I've spoken at several regional events for this organisation - the audience size has been a lot smaller - it's involved a lot of travelling on my part, but it's been worth it.
Finally, it's taught me the importance of patience.

In a world where our expectations are being increasingly raised to expect things instantly, it's both humbling and rewarding to allow things to take time to develop. The extra five years have given me an opportunity to develop my skills and insights and I honestly believe that as a result, the audience of 2007 will gain far more value from my talk than they would have done five years previously.
So where do you need to exercise a little more patience? With yourself? Your children? Your colleagues? Remember "You get the chicken by hatching the egg - not by smashing it"

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http://www.sumoexperience.co.uk/

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PDR's and levelling

It's that time of year again

Is it fair is it not
Are my targets correct
I am taking sides
Is it right
Do we take it seriously

Having discussed with all my Heads of BDM colleagues this week - we seem to spend all our waking hours worrying that we are being impartial and that we are doing the right thing

It really is a tough task but if you remain honest to yourself and can give evidence to back up your decisions you shouldn't go far wrong

It's not easy though and as i care about all my team members it still gives me sleepless nights - however it's part of the job, has to be done and life is sometimes about difficult decisions