On 07/22/2009 06:58 PM, Viktor Szakáts wrote:
Phil I would like to thank you very much for all your work and
always very import for me judgement voice. I hope the at least in
the most important for the future of this project decisions we can
count on your intellect. Without you we have never reached current
state in Harbour development.
Thank you very much.
I agree with every words said, couldn't have said it better.
Huge thanks from me too, even for the times before Harbour (The Oasis,
c.l.c).
Brgds,
Viktor
Thanks everyone for the kind words. My life is richer because of all of
you. Thanks!
Viktor, I'll leave you with these thoughts which in the long run, showed
me a great gain in my life.
1. Always take the high road.
If you come to a point where you wonder, is this guy crazy or does he
have a good idea, always take the high road. Maybe he is crazy, but if
you always take the high road, you give him the benefit of the doubt and
let it look like a good idea until it either lives in greatness or
perishes in foolishness. This will happen regardless of you taking the
low road or high road, but one way you look a heck of a lot better.
So many times I had to sit and think, sometimes for days, before I would
weigh in and push in one direction or another. And more often than not,
my decision was to take the high road. It seemed to work well for me and
for this project for many years and I hope it will be of value to you.
It has rubbed off onto other parts of my life and it has become a normal
part of the way I live my life. It is the way I am now, mostly because
this great project required me to learn how to do it.
2. Someone must be in control.
Historically, transitions of power occurred only after a battle was
fought. More recently in history, we have figured out how to transition
power without a war. I feel this is one of those times. I'm comfortable
with you taking the Project Lead role. I expect your vision is different
than mine and that is ok.
3. The people working for you are volunteers.
If they don't like the work or their boss, they will quit. What makes
them stay is recognition and pride. Every once in a while you need to
make it clear to your volunteers that you need them and that they are
doing a good job and you are proud of them. It's their pay. Without
this, they are working for no reason and will drift away until they are
all gone. You have a great team surrounding you. Take care of them and
they will take care of you.
I'll be watching and learning, as always.
Phil.
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