July 6, 2012
When situations arise that are out of your control, learn to do nothing. Even though you see way down the road of what will happen, don't work so hard to prove your point. In your position, whether it is a manager of your office, an executive assistant to the president, an assistant coach or even simply a good wife, when you bring issues to the someone's attention and they feel strongly about how they want things done, leave it alone. You can fight with someone all day but when they're right is in their head, nothing you say or do will change that. Have the facts together with the resolution and allow them to move the way they move but be ready for whatever happens. If that party has to come back to say you were right, don't gloat - provide the solution to the problem or mishap and keep it moving. This is a true leader. The natural reaction of "I told you so" is a waste of time. The action of moving forward is the key. The thing to remember is that if a person has to come back, they are already acknowledging what you told them and now is your time to save the day and get the work done. This is much more rewarding than being able to say "I told you so". When it is a team working together, each member is responsible for getting the win. Cover your brothers weakness with your strength. It is not necessary to finish him off because of the mistake made. Your day will come, I promise. Just keep working on your weaknesses to compliment your strengths and before you know it you will be right where you are supposed to be.
SW
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