Friends,



This is an old story which most of you might have come across earlier but still I want to share this with you once again as this is always relevant. So read on...........



BUTCHER'S REFLECTIONS





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 dollarnote 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, dissatisfaction can be seen at both ends.Employers do

not know how to appreciate their people who have served

them loyally through the years and employees who do not know how to appreciate

the goodness and opportunities given them by their companies.



Both unhealthy either way you look at it. I've seen companies lose goodpeople

for the simple fact their leaders failed to show appreciation.Some managers and

supervisors 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 to the people

in their charge. 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. Why?

Because of their stupid pride and insecurity.Some employees, on the other hand,

seem to constantly cultivate the habit of seeing the grass as greener on the

other side. They fail to appreciate the opportunities and the learning

experience they are currently receiving. They want higher pay, higher perks and

higher positions with absolutely no respect for proper sense and timing.

People of this kind will never be satisfied. You know 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. He who wish to be a leader should

first be a servant.



Happy and productive people are also those who deliver their best. Their joy is

derived from delivering a job that is done well. He knows that others benefit

from his contribution and when the company progresses, then

everybody else gains. Aim for service, not success, and success will follow.