As a director, I have guided my subordinates with eagerness. But I was sued by one of them for power harassment. (Male in his 50s)
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No matter how eagerly and positively you try to interact with people, if you see them only from your perspective, misunderstandings and disagreement will arise. It is necessary to reflect on the way you have faced them, in terms of the teachings of Kami(*1). When you learn the teachings, you will find what needs to be modified about yourself. If you notice you have made deeds and words that would arouse bad feelings toward you, or make them feel too nervous, then try to change them.
Shinji(*2)
The ties between all people and all things deepen when the love that is given is mutual.
The kokoro(*3) to give back takes root and trust steadily begins to grow; and you become the person(existence) who meets people’s expectations.
The more you learn the teachings and live by the principles, your kokoro(unmei(*4)) is honed and you become the person(existence) who gives back to society.
The effort to build a relationship of trust in a workplace should be initiated by those in a responsible position. As a person in a managerial position, you should try to grasp the characteristics and personality of each subordinate. When you give them your guidance, see to it that everyone can accept it, allowing them to extend their strengths. When you find out your subordinates’ good points and strengths, it is important to express it clearly with your words, and praise them, which would enhance their confidence and will to work. Try to interact with them in a way that will make them motivated rather than discontented.
When you learn the teachings of Kami and acquire a way of thinking that would create a smooth human relationship, then you will earn trust from your subordinates, enabling each one to extend their own abilities. Then, the job performance of the organization will be greatly enhanced.
*1 Kami: Great power above named Ōyamanezunomioto, the source of all life.
*2 Shinji: The principles and teachings that are the word of Ōyamanezunomikoto and given to us through Shisha.
*3 Kokoro: The thoughts and emotions that constantly move between the soul (unmei) and the physical body (jittai); if the kokoro is influenced by our temperament and other physical predispositions of our jittai, it becomes unbalanced; if it becomes one with our unmei, the kokoro becomes balanced and anchored.
*4 Unmei: The unique strengths given to each human being at the time of birth by Ōyamanezunomikoto that allows us to be useful in society, to help others, and to live a life of hope, meaning, and purpose.