“The word which God has written on the brow of every man is hope.” Victor Hugo
A reporter asked Prime minister Winston Churchill, who led Britain during the dark moments of the Second World War, what was the greatest weapon his country possessed against Nazi regime of Hitler. Without pausing for even a moment Churchill said, ”It was what England’s greatest weapon has always been - hope”. Hope is one of the most powerful and energizing word in the English language. It is something that gives us power to keep going in the toughest of times. And its power energises us with excitement and anticipation as we look forward toward the future. It’s been said that a person can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without air but only four seconds without hope.
When someone praises you, doesn’t your energy level go up? And when you are criticised, does not that comment drag you down? Words have great power. Helping another person to win is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Recognition is greatly appreciated by everyone, not just people in business and industry. Even a little bit of recognition can go an incredibly long way in a person’s life. Everyone is hungry for appreciation and recognition. As you interact with people, walk slowly through the crowd.
Remember people’s names and take time to show that you care. Make other people a priority in your life over everything, including your agenda and schedule. It will make you a person of significant influence in their lives. Empowerment makes people more confident, energetic and productive. As you empower others , you will find that most aspects of your life will change for the better. Empowering others can free you personally to have more time for the important things in your life, increase your influence with others and make a positive impact in the lives of the people you empower.
HOPE is wishing something will happen; FAITH is believing something will happen; COURAGE is making something happen.
