RULE 66
Be human
When you’re in a position of authority, it’s tempting to come across as all-powerful. After all, you want to command respect. So you might be a very benign omnipotent being, but you still like to seem in control all the time, however nicely.
That is a bit scary though, isn’t it? Being around God is quite daunting, however loving your god is. And if you’re an all-knowing manager or teacher or dad or expert in your field, you’re not someone other people can relax around. More to the point, you’re not someone they feel needs their support. You can clearly cope regardless, so what could they possibly add?
I met someone only the other day who was like this. She knew exactly what she was doing, why she was doing it, what she needed ...
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