The City of Memphis is a great place to live. When I first moved to Memphis, however, You could not convince me otherwise. It is not until I started becoming involved that I started taking pride in my city. I would complain about the crime, I would complain about the schools, I would complain about the neighborhoods. I was one of the many complainers that exist among us today. and at that moment.... I had an Ah-Ha moment.. That very moment, I chose to do something to empower others.
I started ADVOCATING.... And I have loved every moment of it... There are many styles of advocating... You don't have to be overly brass to be a good advocate.. In fact, to be effective... you really need to know whom are those in which you are advocating to? Who is your audience? do they hold your same views? ... what are the personality types sitting around the table? How do you best reach consensus for all? Should you compromise your position? Being a good advocate is getting your point across to all.. it's about making changes.. (POSITIVE CHANGES) It's about encouraging, convincing, and coaching others to accept your views.
Tell me... What is your definition of a good Advocate? and what kind of Advocate are you?
Are you someone who gets the job done regardless? Are you one who does not care whose toes you step on to get what you want? Is it someone who grandstands? Is it someone who delegates to others?
You tell me!!
When was your Ah-Ha moment? or are you still waiting for that moment to arrive?
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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