On Bending Rules

Monday, June 27, 2011

Yeah, yeah...ok fine,  sige na I get it. The higher ups have the advantage - or power - to bend the rules for whatever reason or in most cases, for whatever self-serving purpose. Read: (1) to cover their asses, (2) to save face or (3) to make themselves look good.

I totally get it BUT please do not shoot the messenger especially if he/she was just doing what was asked of him/her. Most importantly, please do not turn the tables and make it look as if the messenger wasn't doing his/her job right. Heller.

Tsk tsk to think, you were supposed to set a good example. It's not a good sign either if the person in charge tries to cover up for the erring person slash "boss". Tsk tsk, it's such a shame, REALLY. To begin with, the rules were very clear. You can't interpret it any differently that what it is already written in fine bold print. And the truth of the matter is, kababawan na nga yung rules eh. If you ask me, it's not even that much of a big deal. Petty is what it is. It is something that should be so easy to do. Geez. I can only imagine what it would be like if you guys were running the friggin' country! Scary.

Occasional bending of the rules is fine, but not at the expense of others. More importantly, should you get caught or be called on it then you should be ready to face the consequences. That's why, it's those people at the top who are still humble enough to owe up to their mistakes - no excuses, no fault-finding, no finger pointing - who I admire the most. It's these people who deserve to be at the top, who should be lauded, and who should be called leaders in the true sense of the word.

No wonder I've heard not so good stories about you. I get it now. You totally do not deserve the corner office. You don't have the credentials, neither do you have the makings of a good leader.

[POST EDIT: 07/05/2011]
"When things go wrong, look at yourself first. Don't instinctively blame others or the circumstances - or use them to cover your behind. Be the leader; stand stall, and take the hit. If you accept the glory, be willing to accept blame." - taken from Donald Trump's Trump 101

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