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Zig Ziglar is credited for saying that, “You cannot
tailor-make the situations of life, but you can
tailor-make the attitude to fit those situations.”
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That perspective—tailor making our attitude to fit
unique circumstances of life was the basis for chapter
14 of the
Overcoming Buffaloes at Work & in Life book.
It is about what happened in the fall of 1986. I
had been in the U.S. for less than a year when I asked
a friend of mine to take me to Denver, Colorado, to
look for a car for my family. We shopped way past
lunchtime and about 3:00 p.m., we decided to take a
break to find a restaurant. My friend took me to a
place where chicken meals were sold. The good smell
and the appetizing look of the food were beyond my
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Chicken in Kenya, were I grew up, was very expensive
and many people could hardly afford it. Then, here I
was at a well known fried chicken restaurant. I
enjoyed every bite with an intensity words cannot
describe. But before I cleared my plate, I noticed a
white person’s hair. I just wanted to put the hair
aside and continue with my lunch. However, my friend
saw it and immediately asked for the manager and
showed him the hair in my almost finished food. The
manager was so apologetic, but I couldn’t understand
what was the big deal.
Then the manager said the most heartwarming words of
the day, “I will give you another plate of food. We
are sorry for the hair.” I was not sorry for the hair.
I thanked God for it. Now I wonder how many other
times I visited a chicken restaurant and looked for
another hair just to be blessed with an extra plate of
chicken.
On reflection, I have thought of the many situations
where we focus on trivial inconveniences and overlook
the blessings that might be hidden there. Even a bad
economy can and should be the best environment for
creativity, sharing resources, change from what works
and what doesn’t or investing in relationships more
than we invest in transactions.
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If you have hope for a better future, peace of mind, and
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Having an attitude of gratitude is a choice we make as individuals.
You can choose to see the “social hairs” in your life or the extra
plates of blessings you get because of the hairs. You do better when
you choose to bless the Lord and forget not the second helping that
you may get at no extra charge. Think of the clean water or the fact
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Any organization’s bottom line, especially in these
unpredictable times, depends on employees’ motivation. Increased
productivity, exceptional customer service, team spirit and
talent retention are among the benefits that business
enterprises derive from motivated employees. However, the cloud
of the war, job uncertainty, having to do more with less and the
anxiety of juggling work and personal life are issues that
employees have to deal with constantly in these chaotic times.
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Keep employees motivated.
Leaders must connect employees’
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individual ownership; channel efforts toward smart and
measurable work; respect the individual; recognize progress
and achievement; and build a workplace that is rich in trust,
fairness and fun.
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Boost Morale.
Provide opportunities for
employees to participate in events that are dear to them such
as blood donation; cooking at local soup kitchens or Big
Brother Big Sister programs.
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Focus on solutions.
It creates an environment for
creativity and enthusiasm; propels people toward their goals
and leads to strong relationships, business success and hope.
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Use the power of positive discipline.
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growth opportunities and other de-motivators in your industry
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thing. Monday at 8.00 a.m. or rainy/cloudy weather or a bad
day are not an excuse to lower your enthusiasm. It should come
from within, but not from material objects or things you
cannot control.
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Dr.
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of the things I have been involved in since I attended the "How
To Speak And Get Paid" seminar in May.
I have been the key-note speaker for a college scholarship award
program, a seminar speaker for a church conference and an
invited speaker at a local church.
In addition, I wanted to let you know that I have taken to heart
and put into action the suggestions you provided for starting my
speaking business on a shoestring budget. For instance, I have
been creating handouts for my speaking engagements and putting
my name and contact information on those handouts! As a
result I have been asked to be a speaker at a conference in
Hawaii next summer!
Thank you Dr. Kituku for showing me the way to success!!
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Native of Kenya, Africa, and resident of
Idaho since 1992, Vincent has been a featured speaker
and trainer at numerous Real Estate conferences and
training programs. An award winning speaker and writer,
he is one of the less than 7% of all professional
speakers to earn a CSP (Certified Speaking
Professional), the highest award for professional
speakers. Dr. Kituku has worked with championship sports
teams and trained leaders on how to inspire productivity
all the time. What sets Vincent apart is his ability to
weave life experiences in Africa with corporate America
and culture in providing solutions for personal and
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Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku is known as a research-based
motivational speaker. He presents motivational keynotes
and training programs on leadership, employee
motivation, overcoming buffaloes at work (change),
customer service and living and working with cultural
differences. Vincent is the founder and president of
Kituku & Associates, LLC, a business that is dedicated
to developing leaders and employees in business and in
life.
What has set Dr. Kituku apart is the ability to use his
experience in research to evaluate/assess client needs
and then tailor his keynotes/training presentation to
meet their objectives. Harold G. Delamarter,
President/CEO, Prestige Care Inc. said, "Before the
Retreat, Dr. Kituku gained as much information as
possible about our company and the industry we are
involved in. He made telephone calls to management team
members to tailor his seminar very closely to the needs
of our employees and the circumstances they face each
day in the present economy. Dr. Kituku was so widely
received in July, the decision was made to ask him to
return to again present to our company in October."
Vincent's clients list includes Cisco Systems, Micron,
Hewlett Packard, Genworth Financial, US Fish and
Wildlife, US Air Force, Women Council of Realtors and
National Association of Mental Health. He has been the
motivational speaker for the successful Boise State
Football Team since 1998. Dr. Kituku works have been
featured by numerous publications including the
Presentations Magazine, SkyWest Magazine, National
Speakers Association Magazine and many newspapers which
publish his weekly columns. Vincent holds the Certified
Speaking Professional designation that is earned by
fewer than 7% of all speakers worldwide.
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