"Be punctual, trustworthy, say 'please' and 'thank you.' I live by the principle of giving what you want others to give you." Lupita Nyong'oTalking to a friend at lunch one day, the subject came up about people that step out in front of a car, expecting the car to stop. Whatever happened to "look both ways," what I learned as a child when it came to stepping into the street or parking lot where cars travel freely. This started me thinking, has our generation not done a good job of role modeling common courtesy to the next generation? At work I was asked to teach a class on the corporate culture. It seems we had so many new hires that the number of long-term employees was not enough to role model the company's core values. The concern was that the new hires would adopt from each other what they believed was the culture of our company. I was concerned about the results of a training event; you don't learn to appreciate a value in the same way you learn to follow a step-by-step procedure or use a piece of equipment. Core values are not ingrained in others by a broadcast memo or a poster on the wall. These values need to be demonstrated...consistently. I did teach the class, but I also realized I needed to live the values in plain view of the new employees, even when-or should I say, most importantly when-I thought no one was watching. Have you considered what your actions demonstrate to the young people of today? Are you ready to be considered a role model? (Because you are whether you want to be or not.) What will you change today to improve the way young people perceive you?
Lord, help me be a good role model, including showing that I'm real...that I do things wrong sometimes and then need to make them right. May I be the 'salt and light' that leads others to You. Amen "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Luke 6:31 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Lupita Nyong'o (1983- ), a Kenyan-American actress and filmmaker who attended college in the US earning a bachelor's degree in film and theater studies. She is most known for her Oscar winning performance as Patsey in 12 Years A Slave.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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