Making a Difference
When you feel down, a friendly talk or getting a smart reminder on why you are making a difference is exactly what you need.
I have spoken to many friends and job candidates recently. It is clear that they are all disappointed and demotivated by their current job environment. Let me be clear: they did not complain about salaries, boring projects or nasty bosses. Let me be clear: they complained because they felt powerless. I know from my own experience that feeling like you are making a difference is a key indicator of workplace happiness.
I know what it’s like to be in their shoes. This is a topic that deserves more time and attention, but today I’m going to share the Dalai Lama’s wise thoughts today. It provides a different perspective on many aspects of our business and professional lives.
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
Dalai Lama
In case you liked what you just have read, here’s a personal selection of articles I wrote related to personal development, dealing with change, being happy and enjoying life. I have also included some inspiring quotes with brief comments.
When you feel down, a friendly talk or getting a smart reminder on why you are making a difference is exactly what you need.
This is not about Marvel’s up-coming Black Panther! It’s a new kind of panther!
I don’t believe for a moment that curiosity kills the cat! Quite the opposite! Curiosity is a gift we seed in all children, in the people we mentor or those we sometimes get the chance to lead.
I took seriously Saint Augustine’s thoughts about travelling and made the best to make it happen!
In order to develop and grow in such times, organizations need to learn to embrace change and integrate it in their DNA.
When you lead by example, you don’t just push team members to excel, you don’t just set high standards or KPIs – you actively demonstrate that excellence.
My grandfather was a simple, wise man who back in 1986 predicted that the communist empire will fall. Discover a very brief history lesson!
Every once in a while, I just wake up and create magic like this. What else can I call this pink tourmaline and pearl bracelet, which opens the heart chakra …
It’s great when two good friends want to surprise the birthday girl who loves green and purple with one of the kind gift. That was the brief for Alexandra’s Bracelet!
Few hours of work, creativity and love… that’s all it took for Andreea took by surprise her BFF with the Pisces tailor-made bracelet.
A great reading for what actually matters when you prepare to send your kids to kindergarten.