A butcher watching over his shop is really surprised when he saw
a dog coming inside the shop. He shoos him away. But later, the dog
is back again.
So, he goes over to the dog and notices he has a note in his
mouth. He takes the note and it reads, "Can I have 12 sausages and
a leg of lamb, please. The dog has money in his mouth, as
well."
The butcher looks inside and, lo and behold, there is a ten
dollar. Note there. So he takes the money and puts the sausages and
lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog's mouth. The butcher is so
impressed, and since it's about closing time, he decides to shut up
shop and follow the dog.
So off he goes. The dog is walking down the street when he comes
To a level crossing.
The dog puts down the bag, jumps up and presses the button. Then
he waits patiently, bag in mouth, for the lights to turn. They do,
and he walks across the road, with the butcher following him all
the way.
The dog then comes to a bus stop, and starts looking at the
timetable.
The butcher is in awe at this stage. The dog checks out the
times, and then sits on one of the seats provided. Along comes a
bus. The dog walks around to the front, looks at the number, and
goes back to his seat.
Another bus comes. Again the dog goes and looks at the number,
notices it's the right bus, and climbs on. The butcher, by now,
open-mouthed, follows him onto the bus.
The bus travels through the town and out into the suburbs, the
dog Looking at the scenery. Eventually he gets up, and moves to the
front of the bus. He stands on 2 back paws and pushes the button to
stop the bus. Then he gets off, his groceries still in his
mouth.
Well, dog and butcher are walking along the road, and then the
dog turns into a house. He walks up the path, and drops the
groceries on the step.
Then he walks back down the path, takes a big run, and throws
himself against the door. He goes back down the path, runs up to
the door and again, it throws himself against it. There's no answer
at the house, so the dog goes back down the path, jumps up on a
narrow wall, and walks along the perimeter of the garden. He gets
to the window, and beats his head against it several times, walks
back, jumps off, and waits at the door.
The butcher watches as a big guy opens the door, and starts
abusing the dog, kicking him and punching him, and swearing at
him.
The butcher runs up, and stops the guy. "What in heaven's name
are you doing? The dog is a genius. He could be on TV, for the life
of me!" to which the guy responds: "You call this clever? This is
the second time this week that this stupid dog's forgotten his
key."
Reflection: Looks like some people will never be satisfied
with what they've got.
When it comes to the work place, Employers do not know how
to appreciate their people who have served them loyally through the
years. I've seen companies lose good people for the simple fact
their leaders failed to show appreciation. Employers with big egos
enjoy the fact that they have more power and authority than others.
They show, in the way they give orders and directions, that they
think they are superior. They get a kick out of displaying this
superiority. People who do this are fools, and everyone but them
knows it. They are never satisfied because they could not be
satisfied even if their people perform well.
They don't listen to the opinion and ideas of their
subordinates.
Why? Because of their stupid pride and insecurity.
People of this kind will never be satisfied. Why? Because
they are so busy wrapped up in themselves and, fact is, the self
can never be satisfied. Happy and productive people are always
those who are "others-centered" rather than "self- centered." The
greatest idea of leadership is not someone who throws his weight
around. Rather, he is a servant. As Bible would say, "He who wish
to be a leader should first be a servant."
His joy is derived from delivering a job that others benefit
from his contribution. Aim for service and success will
follow.