Hi,
This week, I would like to share with you an excerpt from the review of a book entitled, “UBUNTU”. “In Africa there is a concept known as Ubuntu – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievements of others,”- Nelson Mandela. In short, Ubuntu is “"I am what I am because of who we all are." Here goes the review....
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Ubuntu: An Inspiring Story About an African Tradition of Teamwork and Collaboration
A Book Review by Ivana Taylor (http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/04/ubuntu-teamwork-collaboration.html )
Ubuntu is the story of John Peterson. John had always been a terrific worker at BullsEye, but when he was promoted to management, he found out that he faced more challenges than he had bargained for. Not only that, but his personal life was falling apart as well.
Then along comes Simon, a young student from South Africa. When Simon overhears John’s frustration about having to come in over the weekend, he skips out on his college final to come in on Saturday to help John finish some poorly done paperwork. When John asks him why, Simon says simply, “It is Ubuntu.” Soon after, John becomes Simon’s student in the way of Ubuntu.
As luck would have it, BullsEye is running a contest, and Simon is one of the winners of the grand prize – a trip to South Africa. John, Simon and several other BullsEye employees go on the journey of a lifetime and learn the principles of Ubuntu firsthand. They come back with a plan and soon BullsEye is transformed and is not only a great place to work, but is successful as well.
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I haven’t read the book yet. To learn more about what these UBUNTU Principles are and how they could make the teams more successful, we have to get hold of the book and read it. The essence of Ubuntu is in the manner how one is open and available to others, A person with Ubuntu does not feel threatened that others are able and good, and feel diminished when others are humiliated or tortured or oppressed. They are more humane and interconnected. Appears to be worth learning more about and internalizing the principles of UBUNTU for greater success and happiness.
To read the full review of the book, click on the link :http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/04/ubuntu-teamwork-collaboration.html
The best for you always,
With love and regards,
Siva
This week, I would like to share with you an excerpt from the review of a book entitled, “UBUNTU”. “In Africa there is a concept known as Ubuntu – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievements of others,”- Nelson Mandela. In short, Ubuntu is “"I am what I am because of who we all are." Here goes the review....
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Ubuntu: An Inspiring Story About an African Tradition of Teamwork and Collaboration
A Book Review by Ivana Taylor (http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/04/ubuntu-teamwork-collaboration.html )
Ubuntu is the story of John Peterson. John had always been a terrific worker at BullsEye, but when he was promoted to management, he found out that he faced more challenges than he had bargained for. Not only that, but his personal life was falling apart as well.
Then along comes Simon, a young student from South Africa. When Simon overhears John’s frustration about having to come in over the weekend, he skips out on his college final to come in on Saturday to help John finish some poorly done paperwork. When John asks him why, Simon says simply, “It is Ubuntu.” Soon after, John becomes Simon’s student in the way of Ubuntu.
As luck would have it, BullsEye is running a contest, and Simon is one of the winners of the grand prize – a trip to South Africa. John, Simon and several other BullsEye employees go on the journey of a lifetime and learn the principles of Ubuntu firsthand. They come back with a plan and soon BullsEye is transformed and is not only a great place to work, but is successful as well.
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I haven’t read the book yet. To learn more about what these UBUNTU Principles are and how they could make the teams more successful, we have to get hold of the book and read it. The essence of Ubuntu is in the manner how one is open and available to others, A person with Ubuntu does not feel threatened that others are able and good, and feel diminished when others are humiliated or tortured or oppressed. They are more humane and interconnected. Appears to be worth learning more about and internalizing the principles of UBUNTU for greater success and happiness.
To read the full review of the book, click on the link :http://smallbiztrends.com/2011/04/ubuntu-teamwork-collaboration.htmlThe best for you always,
With love and regards,
Siva
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