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is nothing we can do that will bring us more in
the way of rewards than daily striving to become
better adjusted, happier, more productive human
beings. It’s a lifetime job and worth every minute
we spend on it.
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Chapter 34 of Overcoming Buffaloes at Work & in Life
book by Vincent Muli Wa Kituku presents there
following:
Lee Iacocca, former chairman of Chrysler Corporation,
said that most of the 242 million working people,
“swing out of bed, yawn, and figure: ‘Oh hell, I’ve
got to make it through another day of drudgery’.”
Working people are stressed out. Jack Canfield, author
of Chicken Soup for the Soul, said that about 75% of
workers don’t like what they are doing or who they
work for.
A major explanation for stress has been uncertainty in
the workplace as a result of increased competition,
changing local and international trade regulations,
merging of corporations and technological advances.
These changes have been experienced nationally and
locally.
Is change new to humanity? Are there better ways for
an individual to thrive in a world of uncertainty? How
can one balance the demands of personal life and work?
To answer these questions, I am inclined to use
strategies that were used by the people of my native
community, of Kamba in Kenya. Their stresses were
caused by disease, famine, the presence of buffaloes
and unpredictable tribal wars. The stresses
experienced by Kambas and those in today’s workplace
are similar because in both, one’s security is
threatened, there is a sense of loss of one’s identity
and loyalty to a system is negatively affected. |
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strategies of the Kambas can help balance work and personal
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Individuals established their
purpose on earth from a perspective that was independent from
one’s daily activities. In today’s chaotic workplace, each one
should ask himself/herself: what is their primary purpose or
mission in life? What is there to look back to and be glad? |
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With the purpose established,
an individual committed his vision, decisions and actions on
activities that helped him achieve his purpose. He aligned
individual goals with those of the group he belonged to. In what
ways can your employment help you attain that purpose? How are
your life goals aligning with the vision and mission of the
organization you are working for? |
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Self empowerment allowed
individuals to take risks and venture into unsettled lands with
confidence. Working people have to develop self-empowering
strategies that allow them to use their creative and authentic
potential to achieve their purposes while they create an
environment for their employer’s success. |
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Natural and man made-changes
were viewed as natural processes that perpetuated personal and
community growth and new ways of survival. One has to view
change in the workplace with an attitude toward new
opportunities, including skills, knowledge and abilities, thus
improving one’s employability. |
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Individuals and the community
had rituals that helped people bounce back after going through a
devastating experience. Adherence to faith, reflection on what
had happened, staying in contact with others and physical
activities were springboards for the soul, body and mind as one
forged ahead with his journey of accomplishing his mission.
These are aspects that can be used by all of us to refocus on
our purpose during and after change. |
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Flexibility was a major
survival strategy. People relocated or alternated livelihood
from crop cultivators to livestock keepers to gatherers to
hunters, based on prevailing conditions. The ability to let go
of perceptions and practices that may not be beneficial to
oneself or an organization is a stress-reduction step. “Utility
players” (those who play different positions of a game) are
always searched for. It has been said that, “Blessed are the
flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.” |
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Involvement in community
affairs provided opportunities to learn, socialize, help others
and strengthen a sense of belonging and contribution. Getting
involved in one’s community is not only a networking strategy,
but also an opportunity to help others, which is one of the
secrets of success. |
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When work
and personal life are balanced,
good health, increased productivity, and fulfillment are realized.
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Constant
job-related stress and/illnesses |
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Dread going to
work |
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Arrive to work
late and watch the clock for time to leave |
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When you cannot
show what you have done in the last three months |
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Call or even
think of calling in sick when you are not sick |
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When your
identity is entirely tied to your work |
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Work
environment and relationships are damaging you confidence |
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When you find
your are moving ahead but leaving your family behind |
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When you don’t
feel like adjusting to meet new job related challenges |
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you are right. The best gift is to have daddy home. Time with
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fathers can provide. More dads need to read Chapt. 30…I have
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Vincent,
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VINCENT.
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Hi
Vincent…I have almost finished reading the book, which so far I
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JUSTINE HAYEK
National Franchising Manager, Bartercard Australia Pty Ltd
Good
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Anna Parfrey, Executive
Assistant to Justine Hayek
National Franchising Manager, Bartercard Australia Pty Ltd
Vincent,
that is exactly what our organization needs…please sign copies
for all our 73 employees.
Brent Kelly
President, Boise Office Equipment
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Please know that words can't express our
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Vincent,
…Thank you so much for the autographed copies of your new
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reunion in Park City, UT last week. My wife has finished
reading her copy and has passed it along to her friends as a
‘Must Read’.” My employees were excited to read their copies
as well. Thank you again Vincent.
Michael P. McGrath,
Director, Gas Supply & Regulatory Affairs,
Intermountain Gas Company
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I went back to college again, I’d concentrate on two
areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience.
Nothing in life is more important than the ability to
communicate effectively.
Gerald R. Ford. U.S.
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Today’s decline of the social structures in America that
hold families, corporations and other institutes together
is largely attributed to ineffective leaders. As I reflect
on the importance of quality leadership, I think of my
father, Johnson Kituku Musoo.
My father is a living testimony that what you don’t have
should not stop you from achieving what you want. His
mother died before he turned ten, leaving him with a
younger brother and sister to care for. I learned about
his struggles from other people. I never heard him
complain––although I once saw him cry, wishing that his
mother was still alive.
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He served
in King's African Rifles (when Kenya was colonized by
British) and left to start a small business enterprise at
Kangundo. His full energy was in that business. Eventually
he owned several buildings, operated several businesses
and had a personal vehicle, in addition to two others that
he used in a public transportation business. His
determination and hard work transformed our living mud
thatched structure, that we shared with rodents, snakes
and ticks to a compound with twelve bedrooms and a water
fountain.
My Dad was a visionary. He knew the future would be bright
for his children if we had an education. He made us aware
of it consistently. He encouraged us to study and did
everything he could to eliminate anything that he deemed
to be an obstacle in making his vision a reality. We were
not allowed to go to movies until we were in high school.
He thought shoes, long trousers, or even watches were
destructive to young minds. He allowed us minimum
involvement in his business.
The ability to lead and inspire ordinary people to do what
seems extraordinary is what sets my Dad apart. I remember
one morning in November 1974 when my young brother and I
were to sit for high school entrance exam. Before we left
home, my father woke up and with a towel wrapped around
him and no shirt said, “My children, you have prepared for
this day. This day will be a turning point for a better
future. Think of what can go right.” I have never
forgotten the color of the towel, the wall Dad was leaning
on and those words––"Think of what can go right.”
Dad’s word meant everything to me. He had spanked me many
times when I brought my report card home, and had
humiliated me by having me spend six years in three
grades. In January 1975 the results were announced and my
brother and I were admitted to government high school. Dad
took us to the University of Nairobi's gate and said, “My
children, that is where men and women get knives to cut
their portion of the national cake.” That’s where both of
us were admitted six years later after succeeding in two
high school exams that eliminated hundreds of thousands
students.
Another area in which my father showed wisdom in
leadership was when we worked in our garden. We had coffee
and corn gardens. Dad knew what he wanted to be completed
and how long it should take. At about 4:00 p.m., he would
show up with extra help and sometimes with food. He would
also clear his throat, just before arriving, to announce
his presence––lest he find us engaged in the talk of the
youth. He never found us sitting down! Good leaders try to
find their employees at those moments when they are doing
something good.
Dad was a lifelong learner. Because of circumstances
beyond his control, he didn't have the opportunity to go
to school for more than two or three years. He taught
himself to read. He never used a calculator in monitoring
his inventory or managing his finances––everything was
hand written after mental calculation.
One thing that astonished me was to find my father reading
literature books by Ngugi wa Thiongo. I was in high school
junior class and Ngugi's works were our class literature
books. I knew it was hard for him to read English at the
books level, but I was moved by his determination––I
learned that learning is a lifelong project.
No words can describe my Dad's mood and celebration when
my brother and I passed national exams. While my mother
pondered her joy in her heart, my Dad literally let the
"world" know of his sons’ success––which essentially was
his own success. He would call his friends and host an
evening party without us. Then he would come home and
praise us for our efforts. When we were admitted to the
University of Nairobi, Dad gave each of us a gift of 5,000
Kenya Shillings (about $400.00 back then, more than a
school principal’s monthly salary). I don’t know any other
student who received such a gift. We were also taken to
the university in one of his vehicles instead of going by
bus.
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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
professional growth. |
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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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