Justness and Sincerity

               Few years ago, I was also a victim of temptation.  I have gone through a lot of things and mistakes.  You will just have to realize that we should learn from it and do not repeat the same mistake again.  There are lots of instances when being right and just is being tested.  But all that matters is, you have to admit making an error when you commit one, learn from it and put forward your own solutions. 

            For me being honest starts within yourself and that I should know first what things are good.  I should have adequate knowledge and resistance to temptation to prevent myself from engaging in dishonest practices.  Honesty and justness also start with strong leadership.  It also requires elected officials to be accountable for their actions and words.  We need to remember, as elected officials and government employees, that the taxpayer is our boss and serve them by being good steward of their money.  An honest and just person possess God-centered values and attitudes, understands co-workers and fellow men and shows genuineness of concerns for country and people.  An honest and honorable life has many characteristics.  Here are some of them; It is a life full of faithfulness and obedience to God’s laws.  It means turning away from sin – serious wrongdoings such as stealing from the government you are working in.  It also means giving up bad habits like using foul language, gossiping and bribery.  It is striving to be good and holy, a life of honesty and integrity.  It also means not cheating and taking advantage of others, a life free from greed and free from seeking your own interest at the expense of others.

How can you become more professional? How can you improve the work you do in the office to improve your service to the public?

As Webster defined it, professionalism is the expertness characteristic of a professional person. It does not mean wearing a suit or carrying a briefcase, rather, it means carrying out oneself with responsibility, integrity, accountability, and excellence. It means communicating effectively and properly and finding a way to be productive at all times. We frequently hear how vital it is for a public servant to behave “professionally”.  Well, it is, really, because I believe that it will uphold and develop the quality of service I render to the public.  During my term as SK Chairman, I set a strong example for punctuality and integrity and whatever I do; I do it with dedication and passion. 

For me to become more professional, I will utilize my time wisely and give my entire attention to my work to augment my productivity.  I will be more competent and reliable because I believe that I am good at what I do and that I have the skills and knowledge that enable me to do my job well.  I will treat my superiors and colleagues with respect and as well as other people I interact and transact with at all times.  And if possible I would put down high standards for my work performance from time to time and always do my best in all that I do.  I should also aim to stay focused on my work by not letting my personal life and problems messing up my job.  In some instances, there is a need to listen to people for they also wanted to be heard so I would grant them chance to expound their ideas properly. This is so because a professional never takes for granted to value the time and effort spent by others. More than anything, as a degree holder, I should take pride in my craft and conduct myself well in the office with honesty, respect, integrity, competency and higher excellence.