The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-11-18
DISPOSITION

"A writer has described a familiar figure to us as "a name on
the door and a terror. to the office boy"
Some men, if they have no one else to terrorize, fill the want
by employing someone willing to be terrorized for pay.
The man who terrotizes his family and his employees is usual
y about the meckcst individual in a body of strong men.
The man who ~frightens away the cook and his wife's friends
is often a %sycophant in business.
Man vested with a little power has in his possession a lever
that will undo him or make him.
For power begets power or it destroys itself.
The power welded by the head of a large institution or the
head OF a small shop is relatively the same.
He has the ability to attach men to him with a devotion and
a respect that means much to his establishment and to himself.
He has the possibility OF disorganization; he can disrupt an
established organization, lie can destroy the usefulness OF the
men under him, and destroy his own usefulness to the concern.
Many persons in positions of responsibility think altogether
OF their attitude toward those with whom they come in contact
outside of their business, and give too little thought to their at
titude toward those with whom they come in daily contact.
The habit Of association is a strong influence, Frequently
It grows to the extent that one assumes too much and expresses
too little. Vs.
1t is a fault OF all busy men, Frequently they are absorbed,
as they explain, with business, not realizing that the most profit
able absorption is consideration of those with whom they are in
daily contact.
Employees too often adapt themselves to imaginary circun1-
stances They will regard their employer as an iceberg, and reflect
the chill he sends out.
Now, it is not practicable nor feasible TO crack an iceberg, but
it can be thawed and melted.
The employee who does the best work after a mechanical
fashion is not always the most valuable, though he possesses an
indispensable asset. He must combine graciousness, afabilty and
a cheerful disposition if he would succeed. Withsthese qualities
he will find a place always open, and if they are not appreciated
It is time to move to an employment wherega proper estimate
is placed u~pon4thrirs value. 2a, n=lsa& #t, e
There was never a greater ialacy than that there is always
someone to take your place who can do the job Just as we'll.
Some employers persuade themselves to believe they do not
rely upon their assistants, but as a rule they are careful to see
that there are but few changes.
Mitch is said about the value Of good will" Good will is
an intangible asset, but often it is the most valuable part of an
enterprise.
Good will is based upon the quality and character Of service.
It requires all hands to preserve good will. 1t means honest
workmanship, a faithful regard for the public, and a desire TIC
please.
That is why disagreeable persons, regardless Of their talent
rarely get along, and, strange to say, their handicap is one that
might easily be removed.
The disposition is a thing that may be changed. altered OF
\ corrected. The person who thinks most Of the effect Of his at
titude upon those with whom he comes in contact either social,
or in a business way, is the one that makes the best impression
and gains the most friends, A frendless person is pitable figure
Don't be a terror to the office boy, be a Joy to hin Practice on
Il him.