Proactive vs being reactive, being logical, vs being a leader, observed with the country's top leader

It is about getting better...

The Philippine top leader looked befuddled on his response to the disaster; that he said we could send rescue equipment and aid when the roads become passable.  It was the most logical thing to say, but not expected of a leader considering that time was of the essence.   There was a disaster and the victims were in dire need.

Since Red Cross and OVP acted soon and were able to send aid in the same situation the OP could be faulted.  

He could have been proactive too ie being ready before Kristine arrived.   As it was he was reactive and even in bashable way.  

Keep improving every day; to be better than yesterday

It is about getting better...

We liken ourselves to flowers and plants growing everyday, as they seek out the skies and the heavens every day.  We should improve every day.   It is a way to be excited every day not to be bored, which the Lord wants us to do.  To grow for His glory.  To find our gifts develop them into the service of others.  When we  serve others we improve faster.

But the act is we dont.   We want to stay we were and stay in our comfort zones. 

That is when boredom strikes.

I found out in a video that airmen of USAF debrief every mission:   discuss their mistakes and list down areas where they can improve.   It has been a struggle to get people read articles and posts.   And they stay the same.  They do not grow.  They become stale and sterile.  No innovation.   Nothing moves.  

Missionaries go self reflection to improve everyday.   That is the best way to reach Gods glory.   Ad Majorem dei Gloia.  

Former gsb colleague professor unjustly charged before the public..... Media coverage of hearings should be stopped, as well as overstepping hearing veiled as prosecution

It is about getting better...

Former colleague, prof, being accused as a crook?   I could not believe...  I do not believe.

A beleaguered fmr classmate who served as DOH secretary under GMA could not bear the dark side of budget hearing at Congress.  So much horse trading took place too much pressure.

Difficulty in dealing with an aspiring businessman

It is about getting better...

I have been dealing with an agent whom I wanted to be sourcing, buying agent, a retired agent sellling condos.   I got pissed off initially with his uncouth behavior and unusual deals.  ie that we visit the site first  before getting docs of property.  

Lately in response to his request, out of nowhetere , agents in the north mentioned about ecozones and solar farms  So I made up with him and brought him in my trip to the north to view the sites and meet the agents.

We saw the site and I showed him our project sites.   So that he might believe in me.  

All of a sudden in his reponse to the 4ph request, and solar farms, the agent and her lead agent, scheuled a trip to Manila to talk to me and the agent I was introducing  to them.

We met them at a coffee shop. And after the introduction I left, having done may job of having them meet.  

Later in the day I learned that the deal was botched.   The principal alleged to be bigtime tried to screen the property and make an offer over the phone.  A strange deal that is not expected of a big deal re terms of payment on the land (This couldl be negotiated)  He was turned down.  

It was so embarrassing to be introducted to a big time buyer that did not have money and did not know proert protocol in negotiating.   

Worse of all he texted that he has many contacts after all, hence a missed deal is not a loss to him.  It is bitter to see this kind of reaction if not outright ungrateful.   

Excusers, excuses, alibis

It is about getting better...

One as a leader and manager is constant pursuit of improvement and results.  Oftentimes, you haveto outrun the subordinates ability to make alibis and excuses.  That is what is probably ailing the nation.   We always have sacrificial lamb, a whipping dog to take the blame for our weaknesses, and sin of omissions.

This morning I was talking to a laborer doint sidewalk works in front of the house.  This post previously removed splatters on our gate and walled fence which was freshly painted.   It took me half day scratching the splatter which left ugly marks.  The worker simply said not answering the question that he will manually do the manwhole cover.  I was wondering whether he heard me or was all ready making an excuse.

Where is the buyer?

It is about getting better...

We went on a 250 km journey to a progressive city in the north to get to know the prospective seller of a real estate project that seemed to be abandoned.   The asking price was a good 8 numbers.  There were a lot of questions that need answer.  We were a team:   two brikers, one civil engineer and one project engineer.

We asked a lot of questions on documents and status of operations for which the lady who came in a restored Vespa cant asnwer or refused to answer (like Alice Guo)

Thne finally she asked who was the buyer.  She said she was promised to meet the buyer.  We said we were it.  (We were dressed like peasasnts that is why).