Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. It is the ability to work under pressure with ease and composure. This is a quick-fix generation.
We are looking for fast profits with less work.
Most people don’t cope with hard work or pressure. If you are able to withstand pressure, you stand out.
The SIP Model
If you are not doing your life’s purpose, you might be spending your life in misery.
For everyone to be effective they should not waste time with other things, but walk in their true passion.
I have created a “purpose finding” model called the SIP Model.
S — stands for strengths. We are all endowed with unique talents. These unique traits make us stand out and are different.
I — stands for interests. What would you love to spend the rest of your life doing? There is that special thing that your inner being longs to do even when you are not paid.
In my book, Inspiration for Success, I wrote: “Pursue your passion until people start to pay you for it. At times, you do not need to pursue opportunities, but you must be the opportunity that some people are looking for.”
P — stands for profit. What benefit do your strengths and interests have on people? We are here to make a difference and add value to humanity.
At times, people might not notice your contribution, but work on it as long as you are making a positive input in someone’s life. You might not affect the whole world, but your effort matters to the whole world.
Parting Point: Jeffrey Pfeffer in the book Leader to Leader (1999: 285) says: “In today’s world, knowledge and capability have become keys to success because everything else — product offerings, marketing, strategy, sourcing schemes — is easily acquired or imitated.
“Putting people first, or at least taking people’s issues seriously, is more important than ever. But implementing high-commitment practices requires a different view of management and competitive advantage.
“From this perspective, leaders build systems — systems that build distinctive competences and capability and that, because of their internal coherence, are robust even as the competitive landscape and the macro-economic environment change”
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