Maintaining a positive attitude during the most significant economic downturn in my lifetime and the related political changes that we are experiencing in government must certainly be considered a challenge. I have never been a rah-rah kind of guy. I have always expected that people around me will perform their parts as expected and it should not require any encouragement. I don’t mind being praised – I just don’t expect it and I treat others the same. It’s too bad really, because I do have a great appreciation for what my team is able to accomplish and willing to try.
The quote, "By sticking it out through tough times, people emerge from adversity with a stronger sense of efficacy" by Albert Bandura is consistent with what I think we have been able to structure for the next budget with a desire to make it work. I am sure we will have some failures, but given some grace, I think we will be able to make some substantial changes for the better.
May be I’ll be able to get over my feelings of “this is where we should have been to begin with” and dish out some highly deserved praise.
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