No man stands alone,
Each man’s joy is joy to me,
Each man’s grief is my own.
We need one another,
So I will defend,
Each man as my brother,
Each man as my friend…”
I was half-joking with my tax assistant one year about who has the more challenging job. The precision and detail of tax returns demands a certain intelligence. I told her I couldn't imagine anything worse. However, the tax assistant thought I had a bigger challenge working with people with mental health challenges! Maybe the Lettermen were right when they sang "we need one another."
There’s a classic book in psychology called I’m OK, You’re OK. Some
people may admire the talents and gifts of others and discount their own. ("I’m
not OK, You’re OK.") It would be equally problematic to appreciate your own
gifts, ignoring others’ strengths. ("I’m OK, You’re Not OK.") However, the truth is we've all succeeded and we've all struggled. It's just been in different areas and at different times. Maybe the title of the book is true--"I'm OK, You're OK."
Here at Nashville State, we have an opportunity to work together as colleagues and each use our unique skills. As we all join together, our students are answering life-changing questions as well. Where do I excel? What is my goal? What is my next step? By setting an example of teamwork, we can teach our students that "no man is an island" as we appreciate diversity.
Here at Nashville State, we have an opportunity to work together as colleagues and each use our unique skills. As we all join together, our students are answering life-changing questions as well. Where do I excel? What is my goal? What is my next step? By setting an example of teamwork, we can teach our students that "no man is an island" as we appreciate diversity.
