Loizos G. Loizou, Head of Cyprus International Action Plan for Children with Cancer at ELPIDA Foundation for Children with Cancer, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“My dear friends,
What is it that makes a person stand out?
Over the years I have learned to observe people more than to listen to their words. I often think about what makes some people really stand out. Not necessarily with impressive actions or big words, but through their attitude to life and the way they act every day.
In the workplace, in partnerships, and even in personal relationships, I often wonder: What are the signs that you can trust a person? What impresses me the most when I observe someone in the way they work, who creates, who takes responsibility? Over the years I have come up with some simple but essential thoughts.
First of all, I am impressed by the consistency. Not the big statements. But the small actions that are repeated every day. The man who does what he says. Who keeps his word. That you can rely on even when things are not easy.
Equally important is a sense of responsibility. People who stand out don’t look for excuses. When there is a problem, they try to find a solution. They do not shift the burden to others. They take their fair share.
Another feature that I particularly appreciate is discipline. Not in the strict sense of austerity, but in the sense of internal order. The man who can organize himself, stick to his goals and continue even when the mood is not the best.
I am also impressed by the calmness and dignity with which some people face difficulties. People who stand out don’t have to constantly prove their worth. They show it through their attitude, the quality of their work and the respect they show to others.
And finally there is one element that is decisive for me: Reliability. Know that a person will stand by you. That he will do what he has to do and that he says he will do. No noise and no exaggeration.
Maybe after all, this is the common characteristic of people who stand out.
They do not rely on moments of excitement or occasional inspiration. They are based on stable values and daily effort. And maybe this is a simple way to recognize who we can trust: To observe not only what a person says, But most importantly, what he does – and how he does it – every day.
Because in the end, people are not judged by what they say. They are judged by what they do – over and over again, every day.”
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