There is a Zulu saying izandla ziyagezana. The direct translation is hands wash each other, but what this really means is that people help each other to get ahead. People who have achieved were helped by someone somewhere along the way. No-one becomes successful without someone's help.
In an organisation, the CEO reports to the Board of Directors, there are managers to assist the CEO. There are also cleaners who assist in ensuring the organisation looks good. Without the cleaners the floors are dirty, no-one to clean the toilets, vacuum the floors, make coffee and clean the cups. These things might seem trivial, but these people play a vital role. A CEO cannot build an organisation on his own; he needs the managers and the people below the managers to do the work he cannot do. This includes cleaners too.
When the nanny doesn't come for the day, I have to do everything in the house including her chores. I am unable to go to work or do my varsity assignments. She takes my duties at home ensuring the house is clean and taking care of my daughter. This assistance allows mothers to also climb the corporate ladder knowing their child/ren have nurturers. This is a two-way street, they need the money and you need their services.
Everyone is a VIP. Me, myself and I doesn't work because no man is an island. You make it in life because someone helped you to get there. There's no sound from one hand clapping, a sound comes when both hands are clapped.
True story Z, this reminds me of one of the Regional Managers at Eskom. He is so down to earth and even starts serious conversations with the Security guards and cleaners here at work, you would think he is one of them. My point is, you dont have to be very low in the food chain to engage with others, even when you're high up there you need to acknowledge the people who are a crucial part of the company, no matter how low their positions.
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