Team Building

My plan before leaving America last year was to come to Manila, recruit the best and brightest in several categories from university campuses, then return home with my team intact. That hasn’t happened yet.

It’s been an extremely challenging task. But like many have said, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” I’ll approach the same task in a different manner. One of the things I’ve learned about living here in Cebu is the social network/society or barkada is a closed loop. While cordial and hospitable moving into and getting things accomplished within the culture is nearly impossible without an introduction. As a foreigner I’m an outsider and until or without an introduction(typically from a significant other) my progress is slow or nonexistent.

I’ll augment my approach, use a liason, and affect recruiting through her efforts.

Today, Wednesday, December 4, 2019, I am grateful that:

Solutions arise for my problems versus focused attention on the problem. My attitude and perspective have changed over the years. At this point it’s important to remain focused on the task at hand and creative thinking with respect to solutions to problems is the only way I’m going to successfully achieve results.

My chest congestion is clearing up. I’ve been under the weather for a few days. The pollution here causes congestion and every couple of months I start a round of decongestants and bed rest. I’m nearing the end of that rest and I’m feeling better physically.

When the list is at an end I won’t struggle for another item, like right now.

Build Your Team. Think Creatively. Be Impactful!