Rules are useless if you do not take action

November 27, 2009 by 4 Comments

At the end of NGLS workshop, three randomly picked participants have been interviewed. My first question was for Peter Hegedúš and I have asked him, following question:

What new did you learn during NGLS workshop?

I was astonished by Peter’s reply!


Video is in Slovak, so I will translate it into English:

I have been taught that leadership has set rules which one who wants to be leader need to follow. But I have realized it is not truth. Rules are useless, if  you are not taking action. I should take action, and by it the rules will be set and I will become leader. Then I can lead the change or any activity which is meaningful and I see purpose in it.

(Peter is 20 years old, student fromVeľký Krtíš, in Slovakia)

——————————————————————————————————————————————————–

Pravidlá sú na nič pokiaľ človek nezačne niečo robiť

Na záver NGLS workshopu, sme urobili interview s tromi náhodne vybratými účastníkmi. Prvá otázka smerovala na Petra Hegedúša. Moja otázka znela:

Čo nového ste sa počas NGLS workshopu naučili?

Bola som očarená Petrovou odpoveďou.

Myslel som si, že leadership má určité pravidlá  a bez toho nedokážem byť dobrým lídrom. Ale som zistil, že to vôbec nie je tak, lebo pravidlá sú na nič, pokiaľ človek nezačne niečo robiť. To znamená, že tým že začnem niečo konať, si vlastne vytvorím tie pravidlá, tým sa naučím byť lídrom a vlastne viesť tú zmenu alebo nejakú aktivitu v ktorej vidím zmysel.

(Peter, je študent, má 20rokov a je z Veľkého Krtíša)

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project, Video Post Tagged With: , ,

[Video] True beauty of Slovak people — Naozajstná krása Slovákov

November 26, 2009 by 2 Comments

Almost three weeks since 1st NGLS event has passed, I have decided to share with you very special moments.

Song Man in the mirror has powerful lyrics and this tune was my personal anthem for the whole time of  NGLS lonely preparation.

After keynote speech , I have just played the song and spontaneously did what I have done.

No money in the world, no paycheck would be able to express the value of sincere hugs, energy and spirit of the people.  Slovakia has bright future with people like this.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Uplynuli takmer tri týždne od prvého NGLS podujatia a ja som sa rozhodla podeliť sa s vami o špeciálnu chvílu, ktorú som zažila. Pieseň Muž v zrkadle má veľmi “silný” myšlienky-provokujúci text a tento song bol mojou osobnou hymnou počas osamelého  pripravovania NGLS.

Po záverečnej reči, som zahrala túto pesničku a spontánne som urobila čo som urobila.

Žiadne peniaze na svete,  žiadna výplata by nevedela  vyčísliť hodnotu úprimných objatí,  tú energiu a krásu ľudskej duše. Slovensko  má úžasnú budúcnosť s takýmito ľudmi.

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project, Video Post Tagged With:

[Video] Black ribbons campaign in Slovakia—Čierne stuhy ako čierne svedomie slovenských politikov.

November 25, 2009 by 2 Comments

In previous post, I was touched and moved by Adam Kurta and his act of sincerity and hope for change in Slovakia.

One week long hunger strike has ended today on 24th November  at 6 PM. His thank you note and message for Slovak citizens has been again recorded and now is shared with you my dear readers.

Black ribbons were distributed to be worn as sign with disappointment and disgust with overall Slovak political culture. As Adam said:

Black ribbons, dark as arrogance of Slovak politicians towards their citizens.

Slovakia need more Adams like that. Let us join him.

You can meet Adam and company tomorrow 25th November at 6 PM in Bratislava in Europa Pub.

P.S.:  No alcohol will be served.

________________________________________________________________________________________________

V predchádzajúcom príspevku,  som vyjadrila ako som bola dotknutá a pohnutá Adamom a jeho činom. Týždňovú hladovku, dnes 24. novembra Adam ukončil o 18. tej hodine. Jeho poďakovanie tým, čo ho prišli podporiť a odkaz spoluobčanom som opäť zaznamenala aby som mohla sprostredkovať tieto chvíle aj vám moji drahí čitatelia.

Pokračovaním Adamových aktivít je distribúcia čiernych stužiek na znak nesúhlasu so súčasnou politickou kultúrou na Slovensku.

Ako povedal Adam:

Stuhy čierne ako čierne svedomie politikov…

Slovensko potrebuje viacej Adamov. Pridajte sa. Už zajtra, 25. novembra o 18.00 hod sa môžete stretnúť s Adamom v Bratislave v Europa Pub-e na Obchodnej ulici.

P.S. : Podáva sa len nealko.

Filed Under: Leadership, Video Post Tagged With: , ,

[Video] “Something” has died in Slovakia. —–“Niečo” čo tu na Slovensku bolo, tu umrelo.

November 24, 2009 by 1 Comment

Yesterday,  my friend who knows me via NGLS project alerted me via Facebook about 19 years old Slovak student, who is protesting with hunger strike in front of the House of parliament since 17th November 2009. In few hours we have met this bold young man and talked to him and his father who brought him hot tea for 2 hours.

Adam Kurta, student with passion and clean heart showed to all of us, who are pretending not to see the reality of Slovakia and its arrogant political representatives. Adam is collecting signatures to cancel immunity of Slovak politicians towards law and their compulsory presence at the Parliament meetings, as this is their job and their responsibility towards us, citizens.  Watch Adam on video (in Slovak)  and his striking quote:

Something”  what was present in Slovakia, died…

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Včera ma môj dobrý priateľ upozornil cez Facebook na 19 ročného študenta, ktorý už šiesty deň drží hladovku vo svojom stane pre NR SR a zbiera podpisy na zrušenie poslaneckej imunity a povinnosť poslancov zúčastňovať sa na zasadnutiach NR SR.

O pár hodín sme už boli pri tomto statočnom úprimnom mladíkovi, ktorý sa svojim činom snaží poukázať na aroganciu slovenských politikov.  Dvojhodinový rozhvor aj s Adamovým otcom bol veľmi ľudsky emotívny zážitok.

Najsilnejší bol Adamov výrok:

Niečo čo tu na Slovensku bolo, tu zomrelo…

Viac o Adamovi Kurtovi si pozrite v nasledujúcom videu.

Adam, počítaj so mnou a ver mi, že nie si sám s takýmto názorom.

Filed Under: Leadership, Video Post Tagged With: , ,

The answer for FAQ of these days;-)

November 22, 2009 by 2 Comments

Yes, it has been already two weeks since NGLS project has finished by its 1st historical gathering in Poprad and two days of  intensive interactive workshop with next generation leaders of Slovakia.

Mind blowing emotional experiences were the main characteristics of the most formative time of not only my life.  Friends from all over the world expressed their joy of the NGLS success. And I have sat for 2 days, sending emails all over the world to people who has inspired me without them even knowing me. Seth Godin, Garr Raynolds, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jim Kousez and many others. * (they all know, as they have got email from me)

THANK YOU!

I have just finished reading book by Gary Vaynerchuck > Crush It!, which is must read for every teacher and kid in Slovakia, but I am afraid they have no idea about its existence at all. I will do my bit of  “enlightenment” for sure!

Many people are asking me now, what are your next steps? What are you going to work on now? Are you going to have a proper job finally?

Quote by Seth Godin is sticking in my head:

The reason why they want you to fit in, is that once you do, they can ignore you then.

So, I am just gonna Crush It, as desire to send the message forward about what I carry in my heart and head is burning in me.

Stay tuned!

cheers,

i.

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project Tagged With:

[Video] This Is It!

November 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment

What more to add… Silence is loud.

One week since the first NGLS event it is still hard for me to find words.

The Beginning…

Love lives forever.

😉

cheers,

i.

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project, Video Post Tagged With: , , ,

[Video] The most formative time of my life

November 9, 2009 by 18 Comments

In my previous post, you have seen the slide deck of my final speech at NGLS event.
Now, you can watch it in moving pictures as well. Part One is about how was 6 months of tons of “sweat equity” transformed into life changing 2 days workshop. Part Two are lessons learned I wanted to share with you.


…I am just so grateful for everything…

Future cannot be predicted, but it can be influenced…

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project, Video Post Tagged With:

The best day of my life – 07/11/2009

November 8, 2009 by 1 Comment

Dream came true…

After this life changing moments, I played the song which kept me going :”Man in the mirror by Michael Jackson” and hugged EVERY one of the NGLS-ers. I have just did what I have felt and the emotions of joy and gratitude were just mind-blowing.

No one believed me, but Ron Carucci, Josh Epperson and Jon DeWaal did!
And we have altogether awaken the spirit of the Next Generation Leaders of Slovakia.

Slovakia has bright future!

Filed Under: Leadership, NGLS Project Tagged With: , ,