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Ba&tman Robin
Woohoo!! Kevin and Henry cried when they spotted Grandma’s house from the school bus window. They jumped off the bus and raced through the dust towards a fresh batch of ginger cream bars waiting for them.
With mouths full of sweets and a cold glass of milk in hand, they nestled in front of the television tuned to their favorite show. Batman was a thrilling show with good guys and bad guys. Good always overcame bad, and Batman and Robin always the heroes. Life was simple.
After every episode, Kevin
and Henry would dive- in to
the world of make-believe. Kevin, the elder, would become Batman robed in his dishtowel cape and handkerchief mask. Henry, costumed as well, became Robin, Batman’s famous side-kick. The next hours were spent replaying the episode of the day.
One particular day, Henry decided he didn’t want to be Robin, anymore but wanted to be Batman, the leader. That meant Kevin would have to be Robin, and no longer in charge. Kevin was having nothing to do with that concept, so a rough and tumble nose to nose battle ensued. Resembling an “all- star wrestling” match, a lamp was knocked over with Kevin’s foot and a plate of ginger creams landed upside down on the carpet. Enter Grandma with hands posed on her ample
hips wearing a stare that would stop a charging bear. The battle came to a halt with skinny
chests heaving in anger and frustration. All of a sudden a red faced Kevin expelled a heavy breath and delivered the perfect solution. He said,
“Okay! You be Batman on one channel and I’ll be Batman on another.”
Conflict resolved.
© 2005 “From Shampoo to Champagne” by Paulette Legred All Rights Reserved
For your thoughts:
Allow yourself to dream in business. Asking yourself “what if,” is a wonderful tool for success. Don’t underestimate the power of your imagination.
Conflicts left unresolved can escalate
into childlike battles. A good leader faces conflict head on and seeks ways to resolve
it. Creativity is a key element in resolving conflict. The best option in any dispute may be a new idea that is agreeable to both parties.
Listen to both parties and acknowledge both parties have valid points. Please note, most conflicts in business are the result of a poor process, not a person. Oftentimes people get blamed, but usually it is a process at fault. Be willing to change the process, and conflicts will resolve themselves.
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