I found this posting the other day, and found that it’s really a great guide for leadership training and business owners. There are many ways to approach a business, but I think this offers a fun and insightful set of tips and suggestions. It’s called ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten’, by one Robert Fulghum and it covers everything from fairness to sharing to basic fundamentals of a good life and doing the right thing. We get lost, far too often, in the rush for the ultimate success, that we can easily lose sight of the basic fundamentals in life. It’s nice to find something like that posting on a rare occasion to remind us of how everything really has a simple rule and an easy solution.
Like, take the time to appreciate the simple things. Put a seed in a cup, watch it grow, and be amazed at how the roots go down and the plant goes up. Just like people. We might not understand it, but this is the way the world works. Lay good roots for your business and let it grow. See how high you can take your success with a simple seed. Respect is another insight of this great list of rules for life, kindergarten-style. There is so much to be learned through the eyes of children. Next time you find yourself lacking leadership abilities or struggling in your business, ask a kid for advice. Children have a tendency to tell it like it is, and keep it simple. It might seem a little unobvious at first, but when you take time to think about it, it might make more sense.
Imagine how much better your business would be if everyone played fair. Imagine what network marketing would be like if everyone cleaned up after themselves, and you didn’t have to create a business that was built on assuring people of your validity because of some scam artist that did them wrong.
Life isn’t easy, and network marketing certainly isn’t a walk in the park. If you want to learn the best leadership skills and ideas, though, I really think that this ‘back to basics’ concept is just what you need. Just keep it simple, and remember what you were taught long ago about doing the right thing and taking care of your own responsibilities. And now that you’ve had a chance to re-focus your training, go have some cookies and milk, and then grab a quick nap. I think I’ll do the same.
