DECISION MAKING

Success Does Not Depend

On Making Important

Decisions Quick

But, It Depends On

Your Quick Action

On Important Decisions.

“BE THE BEST”

POWER OF TRUST IN ONE'S HIGHERSELF

Surrender with Belief to Divine

There was once a pandit who lived on the bank of a river. So learned was he that other pandits came from far and near to consult with him. They showered him with appreciation.

On the other side of the bank lived a milkmaid, called Lakshmi, who sold milk to the pandit. Hers was a busy day.She woke up early in the morning, bathed her cows, milked them, then cooked a meal for her old father and then set out to deliver the milk. She had to cross the river on a boat.

One day the pandit was waiting for her for a long time. When she finally arrived, the pandit said, Ah, Lakshmi you have come at last. I was waiting for you since early morning. From tomorrow I want the milk before sunrise.

The next morning Lakshmi rushed to the riverbank at the crack of dawn but the boatman did not show up until late morning. Hurry, hurry, Lakshmi urged the boatman, knowing that the pandit would be waiting for the milk.

The pandit complained, you are late again, what happened?

The pandit was in a bad mood that day. Don't give me excuses! He shouted.

How dare you disregard my wishes! Don't you know who I am?

Lakshmi began to cry.But the pandit continued to boast, Do you know how learned I am?

You are just a simple milkmaid. I know so many things.

That river is like the river of life. People safely cross the river of life by invoking the Divine name of Hari.

Lakshmi took the pandit's words very seriously and happily departed, saying to her, I wish panditji had told me this earlier.

The next day Lakshmi arrived at the pandit's house before sunrise. The Pandit was surprised to see her as he could not see the boatman.

How did you cross the river? He inquired.

Lakshmi smiled and said, "You taught me to cross the river by chanting the name of Hari and I did.

"That is impossible! The pandit shouted and ordered her to cross the river again.

Lakshmi crossed the river again without any difficulty, chanting the name of Hari as she did so.
She stayed completely dry.

The pandit tried to do the same, chanting the name of Hari.

But as he tried to protect his clothes from getting wet, he fell into the river.

Lakshmi was astonished. "Oh Panditji," she said, "You were not thinking of Hari at all.

You were busy thinking about your dhoti. That is why it did not work.

"Panditji marveled at Lakshmi's devotion and accepted that her faith was more powerful than his empty learning.

He sincerely blessed Lakshmi.

Moral

' Believe in God & surrender your mind, body & spirit to Him,

He will take care of all your problems'.

LEADERSHIP QUALITIES- TUNING IT UP

QUALITIES FOR A GREAT LEADER

1. A good head to be able to evaluate the quality of ideas and

Suggestions presented to him.

2. A good heart to be able to be compassionate and fair with the people.

3. A good spirit to be able to hear the voice of God. Some paths
God will lead you down don't make head and heart sense at theTime.

4. A good eye to be able to see things other people can not.

5. A good tongue to be able to communicate the vision to the
People and motivate them to follow.

6. A good hand to be able to do the things that need to be Done.
Knowing the right way is not the same as doing it.

7. A good foot to set an example for the people.


A minor flaw Can outshine a major mission in the eyes of small minds.

"JUST TUNE YOURSELF TO ACCOMPLISH GREAT LEADERSHIP

QUALITIES AND BECOME A LEADER"

THOUGHTS

Life is thought, and when we cease to think, we are not living. How we think, is the kind of life we live. Since we are able to control our thoughts, we can determine the course of our life and the way we feel during our time here.

“We are what we think.” - Buddha (BC)

It is very important to establish good thinking guidelines and follow them. Placing thoughts of peace and happiness in our minds will help to make our lives peaceful and happy. If we do not set our thoughts properly, we travel through life by way of places where we will wish we had not gone.

“It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor.” - Edmund Spenser (1552-1599)

Our daily life includes thoughts associated with responsibilities concerning work, other people, and handling problems. If possible, try not to think of too many different things during your day, and don’t move or think too quickly. Start your morning with a plan to come through to bedtime relaxed, contented, and ready for a restful night’s sleep.

“Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission.” - Arnold Bennett (1867-1932)

Reflect about things that can improve your feelings - learning, completing tasks and duties, pleasant and relaxing experiences, kind words. Think about your happiness, goals, life and its pleasures, your principles and your conduct. Think about enjoying the moment.

“Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives.” - John Wilkins (1614-1672)

What are you thinking about?

TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION

A guide to oral presentations

Many students find that oral presentations are one of the most confronting forms of assessment at university. However, presentations are also one of the most fruitful sources of personal growth in your university education. For both your study and future work purposes, it is important to develop skills and confidence in giving oral presentations.

The following is a guide to improving your presentation.

The message is a simple:-

PREPARE! PREPARE! PREPARE!

1. Plan
2. Prepare
3. Practise
4. Present

Analyse your audience
o What do they know about the subject? What terminology would they know?
o What do they want or need to know? What is their motivation for listening to you?
o What aspects of your subject would they be interested in?
o How much information can they absorb? If they are new to the topic, their level of absorption may be lower than for an expert audience.

Determine primary purpose
o What is your main point? (Can you put it into one sentence?)
o What do you want your listeners to do or think? (Are you trying to inform/convince/guide/entertain them?)

Select effective supporting information
o What kind of information will best support your presentation?
o What kind of information will appeal to your listeners? Provide interesting examples.
o Listeners may only remember two or three supporting points.
The word “visuals” can be a noun, eg: “Can you prepare some visuals for my presentation?”

Prepare an outline
In general, follow a 3 part structure:
10. Introduction - tell them what you’re going to tell them.
11. Body - tell them!
12. Conclusion - tell them what you have told them!

Do not try to include too much content in for the time allowed.

Prioritise.

It is important to have time to repeat key points in different ways, and to provide an effective introduction and conclusion.

Select appropriate visual aids
(Overhead transparencies, slides, flip charts, chalkboards, handouts, 3D objects, computer projections…)
o Visuals must convey your point clearly and simply.
o Do not over-use visuals (a trap when using Powerpoint). The visuals are not the presentation, their purpose is simply to summarise or illustrate your main points.

Prepare an introduction
When your introduction is over, your audience should be interested, know what your main point is, and know how you’re going to explain it. Therefore, does your introduction…

15. arouse interest in the topic?
16. provide context, ie. background and definitions?
17. clearly state the main point of the talk?
18. describe the structure of the talk?

Prepare a conclusion
The audience listens for your summary and concluding remarks. Listeners rate a presentation on the quality of its ending, so prepare clear, succinct closing comments that catch the listener’s attention.

Delivery
o Practise your presentation aloud (it will not help if you just say it in your head).
o Don’t read it. Use cue cards with simple dot points on which you elaborate orally.
o Let the audience know what’s coming: let them know the structure of your talk, use linking words between sections and keep them up-to-date on where you are up to.
o Audience attention span is short, so break up long sections of information with questions, feedback, activities, and repeat important points.
o Do not rush. Speak more slowly and clearly than you normally would. Provide extra emphasis through intonation and body language.
o Be aware of body language: avoid annoying habits such as talking with your hands in your pockets, slouching, scratching, fiddling, “um, er…”.
o Practise maintaining eye-contact with a group of people.

Expect the unexpected
o How will you deal with audience questions? What if you can’t answer the question?
o How will you respond to criticism?
o What if the audience misunderstands what you say?

Know your equipment
o Familiarise yourself with the equipment you will use.
o Time your presentation using the equipment (it may take longer than just reading aloud).
o Nervousness is normal - combat it by knowing your content and practising it! Convert what nervousness remains into enthusiasm and focus.
o Breathe. Pause between points. Emphasise key ideas/information.
o Establish contact with the audience - talk with them before your presentation.
o Walk purposefully and confidently to the front of the lecture room (fake it!).
o Remember, the purpose of oral presentations is to communicate a topic as interestingly and succinctly as possible, so be expressive and concise.

BE YOURSELF