He is justifiably recognized as one of the greatest Presidents to lead our great nation. His leadership throughout the Civil War was praised and conversely ridiculed by many. Ultimately the majority of those that demeaned him came full circle. One such person that came full circle was Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War. He hurled stinging insults at the President. Lincoln overlooked his demeaning remarks, he felt that Stanton was the right person for the job and treated him courteously and respectfully. Lincoln wasn’t being weak or foolish. He simply refused to let his pride interfere with his judgment and leadership. A common trait of successful people is the ability to overlook slights when necessary. Even Lincoln’s harshest critics eventually recognized his greatness. On the night Lincoln was shot, one such person declared, “There lies the greatest ruler of men the world has ever seen.” The speaker was Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. The next time we are faced with an irate customer or an upset employee, we should remember how Lincoln bore Stanton’s and others abuse. We should ask ourselves this: “Will I let a rude or irate person upset me and interfere with my ability to do my job?” By adopting and practicing an attitude of patience and courtesy, we can develop the tolerance and leadership needed to become a successful leader of our Company. Related Articles and Information:Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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Friday, October 11, 2024
A LESSON FROM LINCOLN
Friday, October 04, 2024
LOYALTY
Loyalty is defined as the quality of being loyal. Sounds fairly simple and straightforward. Many people usually think of loyalty as it is related to Customers. Customer Loyalty is obviously important and it is paramount to the success of a Company. However, there is another loyalty that is also important. The loyalty between employees and their Company is a two way street and brings to mind the “chicken or the egg” axiom. Employers should expect allegiance and dedication from their employees. This will allow the employer the comfort of knowing employees will do and say the right thing. However, this allegiance must be earned. Simple things matter like an inquiry regarding an employee’s family or supporting an employee in a controversy will help build that allegiance. Are the employees “selling” the Company when they are not on the job? If they are not, then perhaps they are unaware of the vision of the Company. Exhibiting that the Company intends to grow, thereby giving employees an opportunity for advancement and a career with the Company is a demonstrative way of building that loyalty. If a Company displays loyalty to their employees then it follows that their employees will display loyalty to the Company. Thank you for reading Bane’s Blog® Please read the latest issue of the Clene-Times® at www.baneclene.com/publications/. Please visit our web site at www.baneclene.com. The Bane-Clene® Team. Free Bane-Clene Information Package
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