The time and energy
required in castigating people is more than that which is required to proffer
solution. Just like the muscles required for frowning is less than that which
is needed to smile. Although, Nigeria is paraded with bad leaders from time
immemorial. It is not novel that leadership is one of the greatest problems of Nigeria,
a country where abdication is a mirage. What are you doing in your own capacity
to save this country from this mess? Ask yourself who a leader is? At one point
in our life, we were faced with decision making challenges as a leader. Were you
able to make the right decisions? How were you able to manage the surrounding influence?
However, it is very
glaring that at one point in time, the opposition was prolific critic of
incumbent government policies. Nevertheless, give the opposition a chance, the
only change you will ever experience is what you see when you open a can of
worn. You can never be sure of the proceeds of an unlabeled can. Although,
criticism helps the government to grow, enabling her to stand on her toes. Nevertheless,
it plays a negative role in the life of the critics because all his energies
and resources are always channeled on negativity. Before
you malign or castigate others, look inward if you are not guilty of such. How will
you feel if the next person to you is able to infiltrate your mind?
Obviously, a lot of
citizens are vast and well groomed in problem analysis. Some couple of months
ago, a lecturer (PhD holder) in one of the foremost Nigerian University from
Economics department, was critically analyzing the “dollar surge”. Most
especially, what lead to the economic setback in the beginning of 2016. After all
his “inaugural lecture”, the simplest question was asked, how do we get out of
this downturn? He left our conversation without any new word to be remembered
of him. It is excruciating that our educational system is polluted by such intoxicant
and political atmosphere is saturated with vision-less politicians.
In retrospect, I have
learnt to always ignore things I have no influence on, but the focus my
resources on thing I can change. Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela
were all Hero-gone were the days of civil right movement. They were equipped with
diverse leadership skills worthy of emulation as they fought their coursers on
earth. One thing is common to all this heroes; they never lose focus even in
the face of adversary. What is there to gain in the death of our enemy? Mandela
came out of prison to work with those who put him to jail after serving his
term in prison. He held no grudge against them. He knew the rules of power and
he was able to stay positive to achieve his dream.
Remember Martin Luther Kings’ "no violence" message. Bellow is a statement credited to Malcolm X after his sojourn to Mecca;
I am not a racist... In the past I permitted
myself ... to make
sweeping indictments of all white people, the entire white race,
and these generalizations have caused injuries to some whites and
perhaps did not deserve to hurt. Because of my spiritual
enlightenment... as a result of my pilgrimage [to Mecca, Arabia]...
I
no longer subscribe to make sweeping indictments of any one race
Whenever the need to criticize arises, it is to help the person in question improve his or her behavior. it must be specific, by addressing a particular flaws and provides advice on how it could be improved portraying a clear idea. also, constructive criticism is never about an individual but the act portrayed. it must be gentled a sandwiched with ideas that are not ego hunting.
Whenever the need to criticize arises, it is to help the person in question improve his or her behavior. it must be specific, by addressing a particular flaws and provides advice on how it could be improved portraying a clear idea. also, constructive criticism is never about an individual but the act portrayed. it must be gentled a sandwiched with ideas that are not ego hunting.
The life of Abraham
Lincoln as a serving president is also worthy of emulation, being able to manage
his critic nature. It is pertinent to note that when people are criticized, they
tend to be defensive. People only listen to you when you let them see the
effects of their actions-make them to see reality from their own eyes and not
through yours. Also, to change man, you have to be a changed man. With the
right attitude, you can influence as many people as possible that fall within
your immediate circle of influence. The leadership skills are not only learnt
we assume power, it is a gradual process and it is now. Remember, God will only
commit into your hand that which you can handle. For a new day to evolve there
must be night fall.
Regardless of your nationality or race, a man is not define by his appearance but by the content of his hearth. Endeavor to dwell more on the positive side of people, when your attention is focused on thing people do not do right, hatred becomes your companion. Learn to accommodate other, we are neither of similar background nor do we have the same orientation and experience. Continue
to probe your mind to ascertain if you are upright or unreliable. What would
the world be if everyone is like you? Before I drop my pen, I need you to do
something for me. Before you react to any situation on challenge in life, ask
this question; what would Jesus do? Never leave God out of the equation.
