Your self control and awareness how handled the situation tells me you are learning and teaching at the same time. You’re a brilliant, thoughtful, talented young man. Peace and blessings to you Mark on your path to success 🎉❤😊
Thank you for noticing. I would say that I am practicing out loud and getting back to myself in that regard. I appreciate you watching and noticing 💛🙏🏽🙌🏾💛
Mark, how kind you are. Even though he may have thought he was helping, it actually was bad, quite inattentive and inconsiderate. The way you handled it was the best. Kudos to you Mark.❤
Thank you. I appreciate you letting me know and for understanding the situation. These comments help a bit in analyzing my own behavior afterwards🙌🏾🙏🏽💛
Thank you for seeing it that way. If you can recognize that there are lessons in this, then you likely already know most, if not all of these already. Thank you for watching 🙏🏽
Excellent “ he did not do it to me” ,”he just did it” and that is why you were able to handle it in a calm and professional manner. When we remove the “I”, “me” and “you” we are able to resolve things rationally and peacefully and yes it is important to point out to him what was done, to give him an opportunity to rectify. Actually there was a spiritual component to what happened also😉. Yes always self reflect and meditate on what happened to make sure the actions are correct. I always do that.🎉😊
I try to deal with the spiritual side rather than the person. Tue person was I considerate and selfish but the spirit was passive aggressive. Some try to create a scenario where you act out of character to prove some strange thought they had about you being a rude person despite there actions being the cause. Some people live in an almost incomprehensible world apart from the one I live in. I cannot always see it, but when I do, I do.
@@markmeetsafrica yes indeed it’s always better to deal with things spiritually, watch out for the passive aggressiveness I have dealt with that in “Africa” and I know how to manage myself with it now. Where I am now they are in your face which I prefer, I know what I’m dealing with. Yes that acting out of character is to get angry, upset,jealousy etc. But our true characteristics are of Peace, Love, Happiness etc. You handled the situation with grace and dignity, but yet still letting the soul know it was not appropriate to act without consent. I have been described as an “anomaly” (worlds apart from the one I live in). I will happily play that role.👍🏾😉😊
Mark you are such a wise young man. The Bible says bless are the peace maker. You handle the situation in an mature manner and you educate the man at the same time about what he did.
Thank you for making a comment like this. I try to be neutral in these situations so as not to break the person. Even when people make a mistake, many still find a way to make it your fault. Neutrality allows me to become e a mirror for them to look at themselves without going to their level. Sone do it intentionally and it is a passive aggressive tactic used to get you to act out of character. It goes soo much deeper than the action and moves into the real of intentions. That is the spiritual side of it.
I love how you handled the situation for sure most people would have asked him to take to it back .Always work with genuine people .I'm all about respect and integrity .
I hope to maintain the good charicteristics I have and challenge the not so good while growing all around. I am lucky to be able to think the way I do and I am learning that everyday. Thank you for the affirmation, hearing this helps me to grow even more 🙏🏽🙌🏾💛
Why would he even take it upon himself to do that? I never heard of such a thing. Regardless of how ignorant an African worker is he would have never went above a White American mans head, an Indians head, European or an Arabs contractors head to do such a thing. Around these other people they are quiet, subservient and do what they're told and only what they're told to do. You are much more understanding than me. And as a manager myself I could not deal with that type of work ethic. Good luck brother.
In my opinion, you are off base in this scenario. No one referred to this man as ignorant. And it’s irresponsible on this platform to suggest that he is. Mark only spoke of how he didn’t believe he was being malicious (bc he knows him) and thought he was being helpful but made assumptions that he shouldn’t have. This man would definitely have done this with mzungus of any race or nationality. I have never seen a Tanzanian man be quiet, subservient or kowtow to a mzungu in any situation. Being a manager is one thing, being a brother is a whole different perspective. Mark is endeavoring to impart knowledge and wisdom as he builds. “Managing” the situation as is done in the west is not always what uplifts the community. It was out of place to disparage this man, especially after hearing Mark’s account.
This is a not so common thing. On a spiritual level, he was being passive aggressive because he likely wanted to see me act out of character. On a basic level, he wanted to get the work done quickly because he was being paid for the amount of work he did per day. He needed materials to get the work done faster to be paid faster so his logic said that the only way to speed it up is to get it done himself. Though his logic was not complete, it was HIS logic.
He's been praised, appreciated for doing a good job...he thinks he can do his own thing. His intentions are to get the work done but you have to communicate with Your boss,it's not your place...he can't just make decisions.
Now that you know the way things function there. You can make sure that your supplier know, do not send material that you didn't order. The next time it happened you will not pay for it. And you would send it back.But remember the next you buy from them.they may up their prices on you. Unfortunately when you're dealing with people are going to encounter those who do not see things on your level
Yes, I have used them enough times to the point where they know I know the price. This was someone who wanted to get the work quickly because he was being paid per finished unit
Once more, Mark, I commend you on your outstanding fluency in Kiswahili. I'm headed back to Kenya 🇰🇪 this morning, pledging to finally learn and master this language.
Thank you. There was a time where I did not know who that was but I can now take that as a complement. Of course I am my own unique person, in some ways, I carry his and others legacy. We all do in various areas. Whether we want to or not. I'd like to believe that is a form of the ancestors that we can always be with. Characteristics passed down in some way or another. That's all it is.
They sure do. Luckily I needed that wood and it was what he needed to finish the work. It was also at the sane price I normally pay and it got there early in the day so it saved time.
@@markmeetsafrica Is your project goal for repat to stay? My goal is to retire in The Gambia one day but not anytime soon. Hopefully, my retirement life will be on the beach with a small solo business.
Mark, it may not be malicious but it is intentional. It’s the ole okey doke…let me see what I can get from him. Or, let me tell you about this man, you can make some extra money off of him. I’m proud of your calm demeanor and the rationale you are offering. Sometimes, you have to go with your initial instinct. Abide by your principles. So proud of you!
You're right. This kinda stuff is done, unfortunately. But hopefully it has nothing to do with that Nigerian dude saying the people there cause havoc... Mark repeated it like he agreed and though it was probably innocent, he could've offended someone. Or something in the universe heard and used this as an occasion to be mischievous.... I wouldn't even have put this video up. Mark needs to be careful of what he posts.
@@maclivingston9268 I will agree that what we focus on expands. We have to be very careful with what we say and dwell upon. As far as Mark posting this, I believe it’s a lesson for everyone bc these sorts of things happen all over the world. People make assumptions, try to get over, test your patience, resolve and strength. Mark could have handled this in so many ways and he was showing all of us who haven’t mastered responding over reacting how you can master your emotions in the moment. It was a great thing to share. Tanzanians are beautiful people with big hearts. We all are learning together!
Yes, it was done passive aggressively. Unfortunately that is not uncommon but on the basic level, he wanted to finish quickly. He was being paid for how much work he did per day and had every desire to get the material as quickly as he could. I paid normal price for it but on the spirit level, he wanted an uncharacteristic respons out of me so he could feel like the victim for his own actions. I let him go for other reasons not too long after. I said it in another comment but the greed bug is an obvious one. Or at least it's effects.
I use to think those assumptions where innocent, I learned that i was underestimating the thinking...It's common in Africa that most workers try their best to get materials without their employer and don't mind putting their head down getting told off long as the money is exchanged...
It is not a mistake at all . Its how they operatallIt is worse in the markets if you watch videos how they force things to the customers that is not a mistake .
I wonder if he's getting some of the money by getting this sale for them.Its not a Jamaican thing but from experience,if people realize you are too nice they do things they wouldn't do with an aggressive person.
@ Everything Beautiful Always… and those who TRY to take ppl kindness for weakness will lose in the long run. 1st time shame on you 2nd time shame on me. You won’t get a 3rd time. I’m sure they’ve seen both sides of Mark and that will bring respect towards each other if not….Sayonara
Fortunately I paid the normal price I paid for the wood. He likely wanted to finish the work quickly. His daily pay was dependant on how much work he got done and he needed materials to get the work done.
Your parents raised you sooooooo well. I wonder how they did it. More specifically, how do we (as community) replicate it. YOU are a daily blessing, and reminder that all is not lost on our young people. There are still a few needles in the haystack.
And you would be right based on principle. Lucky for him it was the supplies he needed to complete the job and I would have had to buy it later anyways. He is not with me anymore for another reason but he did good work while he lasted.
I would only keep what you need and send back the rest. You shouldn't have to pay for something you didn't order. He acted like he had authority to buy on your behalf. It's the principle. You have to stand your ground. It's business, not personal.
It turns out it was the material he needed to get the job done. I paid the regular price I pay and my only issue was him not asking. I would have had to order it regardless.
Can't you just send it back ? They might be mad, but that comes with the business they're in. Also with the guy, let him know from now on. Before he order, he has to run the list by you 1st to get it approved.
He knows. He was being passive aggressive in some ways. I believe at the basic level, he wanted to finish quickly because I paid him each time he finished a certain amount of work. He needed materials to do the rest of the work
Its hard for agreeable people to say no. So they hope you are one of those agreeable people. That is a personality trait. If you are an agreeable person, you are easy to sell to. Find a relationship that can protect you from that who is less agreeable and not easily swayed by hard sales or you will be victimized very frequently. You are who you are.
I will have to disagree a bit here. I think you are spot on with me being a bit on the agreeable side, but when it comes down to sales, I am a firm no man. This is a trait I have always had. If I do not want or need something, I will say no. The good thing in this scenario is that I needed the wood and it was the material the man needed to complete the job. He got what he needed I later found out but it was to finish building. I said yes because I would have had to order it anyways. You are right, we are who we are but you can be a mix of a few things 😆😁
@@markmeetsafrica oh this was not directed at you at all my man. I didn't see you like that at all. I'm just thinking of the type of people who would concede to this most of the time. You seem very fair and balanced in your thinking and how you deal with the people that work for you.
PRAISE KING JESUS Bro mark lm PRAYING for YOU STAND YOUR GROUND THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE IS VERY RARE IN THE WORLD TODAY DONT FEEL GUILTY IN NO WAY SHAPE OR FORM YOUR TEACHING THIS GUY BECAUSE HIS ACTION WILL NOT TURN OUT AS PEACEFUL WITH SOMEONE ELSE I PRAY HE LEARNS FROM THIS HERES SOME 🌷💐🌹🥀🌺🌻☀️🔆🌞😃🤗🕊 TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY MORE
I will continue to pray for you, maybe you can get a trusted project manager, make your list, and a budget and don't pay for anything that you didn't want...Be safe and stay blessed. SHALOM!
Fortunately we are just about done. But in the future this will be what is done. Many workers like these do not understand contracts or agreements, they may not do what it says regardless.
I am glad to hear that everything worked out for the best and you are almost done. It seems your journey was a learning experience but we are glad you are safe and keep making your wonderful videos..SHALOM!
Hey Mark, have u ever thought of writing a book? A lot of material is already chronicled in your videos and all you need is to organize it, put more flesh on it. In fact, the story of your journey and experience back to the land of your ancestors (Africa) would be fascinating. What do you think? Anyone who does not believe in the myth that old souls sometimes return to this world in different bodies will surely have a change of heart after listening to you...your age, level of wisdom, and the near miraculous pace at which you've picked up Swahili is beyond imagination. May the Most High be with you bro. Peace! 🙏
I would love to when I am in a more established place and I have done a few more things. I would love to just sit somewhere and meditate on my life and write down what comes out. Thank you for the suggestion🙌🏾🙏🏽💛
If I were in your shoes, I would have to give that employee a small cut in pay, just for the fact that you and the employee were supposed to discuss getting wood together; As a penalty fee. But, that is just what I would do.
I let him go soon after for other reasons but I did end up paying the normal price I pay for rhe wood that I would have had to eventually buy anyways. My issue was the principle in asking. He wanted to rush because he was being paid for the amount of work he did.
@@markmeetsafrica Exactly! It was the principle. That is why I would have issued him a penalty fee. One must learn to follow rules and regulations of the job.
@@vicferrmat4492 you trying to correlate the topic with a rogue soldier makes zero sense, I was making a comment to mark about the topic cause I know their mentality and how things work in TZ again am speaking from my TIA experience but you on other hand I don’t have a clue about that so stay in your lane
A good worker is hard to find, maybe he is getting something under the table for buying the wood, a little side action, but he is learning that it will not work with you... hopefully it will not happen again...stay strong....Inahitaji uvumilivu mwingi
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I really believe through years in management,leadership roles and living, that true leaders are born that way. Those who are taught to lead don’t tend to do well at it. Mark… It’s just In You to be a good leader. All praises to the most high. Not to toot my own horn but it’s takes one to know one and I’m so humbled, thankful and grateful when others see me this way but to me I’m just being my natural self.
The more time that goes by, the more what you are saying makes sense. I am happy to be seen as a leader now. Before, I would push the complement aside as someone trying to make me feel good bit now I accept it as the truth because it has manifested in real time. I appreciate you relating and I will walk in that title as time goes by🙏🏽🙌🏾💛
Yes Mark always talk counsel with The Most High for guidance.. Absolutely in everything... to help you handle situations or in evaluating. AND don't forget to repent daily even for things that you don't know needed repenting and ask for continued guidance... 👍🏾🙏🏾👏🏾
As Maya Angelou said..." When people show you who they are. Believe them the first time. Young Brother, you are being " Played". Any cultural idiosyncrasies aside. When the money is coming out of your pocket. You are paying the cost to be the BOSS. They are working for YOU. You are going to have to put down the Hard Line. If you do not, expect more of the same.
You make a good point. Luckily it this scenario it was what he needed to finish the job and it just so happened to be right at the normal price. I would know because I have priced everything beforehand and bought enough times myself to know what fair is. He wanted to make his money quicker because he was being paid by the amount of work he got done.
@@johnsonedgar333 you make a good point yet again. Unfortunately here, thos is the normal. Where can we find a perfect person? We just need to work with the weaknesses that aren't as bad. He likely wouldn't even know what that purchasing policy was and it wouldn't be worth explaining it to him. I have let him go for a different reason but he had the greed bug and was very passive aggressive as many people are. He was on the basic level, trying to get his work done quickly to make money quickly, though selfish, not evil. On the spirit level, he wanted a reaction that was uncharacteristic. He desired to sew me upset. A form of demonic control in which he wanted to MAKE me feel bad. Neutrality negates and makes a mirror that he must look into. He did that and apologized to save face. I am looking at both sides and neither is worth my energy being wasted on reacting strongly to silliness and changing my plan for him.
@@markmeetsafrica he did not want to see you upset its how they force business into you. You need Firm people by your side like cate to speak to them properly. I doubt your swahili is that clear to them. More likely they will get your English more than your swahili. The more you speak English to them the more command you will have. There is a reason why business people hire English speakers as the Manager. More trusted .and there is expectation that will be met by just that. It works . Its up to you .
Make them take it back or the one that wanted pay for it you got to be stronger as a boss.Put your foot down. Give a person run over you one time he'll do it again.
Most business owners would give commission to anyone that brings in customers to their stores. That may not be what happened in your situation, but those incentives would make a person go an extra mile to ensure the purchase is made.
I believe he was attempting to finish the work quickly because he was being paid for the amount of work he did in the day so he wanted to get it done faster and needed materials to do it and likely did not want to wait around
Mark! You're The Best! I'm HAPPY that I'm watching this few hours after you posted this 😅 So I Love the way you handled this!! What he did is quite Wrong, bur it's the mentality in africa where I grew up, that once u mention/discuss an issue, men they assume for you most of the time "innocently or naive & they just go ahead on your behalf 😂 & sometimes with good or bad negotiated price. Just continue to "train/retrain" your workers, sure it will take a while for them to adjust "they grew up that way" assuming for others... Just be FIRM in what you want & don't want's in all respect & humility & they will get the message & they will avoid such mistakes next time. And I like that he seem to apologize too for his assumptions for running ahead to get the woods without carrying u along. Also I'm happy u told the other worker indoors fixing the fans. What did he say & how did he react? I will love to know 😊
Thank you for breaking down the scenario qnd what you felt I did right. I am happy to say that staying calm feels a lot better than getting upset. Though both are effective tools to deal with people, one leaves me feeling bad after. Both have there place and I am learning the value of neutrality or neutral negativity to deal with people. Also, I told another fundi inside, he said he understood. I mainly asked him to put himself in my position.
I would inventory, Every load to be sure that I'm not being cheated, Employees ordering things without authority, I would add a extra Eye, to determine if I could Trust them, I couldn't allow people to make strategic decisions involving Financial issues, overabundance of material, leads to Theft, i Find that people suffering from Bipolar Disorder, have a Difficult time receiving Criticism of any kind, I would put the Supplier, on Notice, not to deliver anything without your Express Authorization, too do so, I Believe that the Individual is Testing your Power, to get things resolved, when things are out of control, he wants to Feel your Dominance, in Full Effect, otherwise your Carpenter, will return 1 day during Business Operations, and will insert himself into the business Operations, running interference with your Honorable Authority, too operate your business without any interference, from another.
She does not work for me and is doing something else. I do have 2 receptionist I will sometimes ask to do such things but usually, the fundis as they call them, understand what needs to be done and when they are wrong.
Hi Mark, I have been following your journey and you are doing a great job and have accomplished so much in a short amount of time. I wanted to know how you learned to speak Swahili so quickly? Please share
Mark, you have also learned the Swahili language by embracing the local people and immersing yourself in their culture. You keep an open mind and you're always willing to learn. Pole sana from Kampala Uganda ❤
Logic is not a universally uniform way of thinking. Logic and logical thinking is culturally determined. This man’s logic is in order with his culture. His logic is perfectly grounded in his own culture. Mark, our culture is not superior to his, it’s just different.
I can't follow what you mean. You seem to be implying that Logic is an emotional personal flavour of thinking. I think logic is universal. Logic is a branch of thought which underpins mathematics. That is what makes mathematics and science universal. I think a fundamental logical argument is universally true for everyone in the known universe.
Some people logice is different. Each person has a different thought process that leads them through their decision making. It makes sense in their head but sometimes it dosnt make sense in reality. But some people do not live based in reality.
ALESS9N3D LEARN MAKES MORE ERRORS GO AWAY and they are Our People and it 2ill be fine Love ❤️ u and Catherine send our love Blessings by TMH Shaloam Peace see u on next one have a relax3d evening YE TRUTH YE IS YE A D NO IS NEY !
Mark iwill love for you to invite me to Tanzania 🇹🇿, a Tanzanian rented a apartment at city walk ,Mount dora, Florida in graduated from a college in local school went back to Tanzania 🇹🇿 a degree
My sister had a friend who would order clothes for my sister’s twins. The lady would pay for the clothes on her credit card and ask my sister to pay cash. My sister didn’t ask her to order the clothes. This was the lady’s hustle to get cash because she was poor and needed money. It was the lady’s way to steal from Peter to pay Paul.
And the sad reality is ots done over here in a different way. People will find ways to produce the same or very similar scenarios regardless of where they are. And it's our job to protect ourselves from the behavior. Many of them do not think they have done wrong by doing such things because they have found ways to rationalize their own immoral actions
hi love your videos, just wondering were your location bagamoyo, msasani. or arusha or moshi ect ect, because i see lots of monkeys in your place. I am coming to dar es salaam on july 2023
wow, you have learned to speak swahili quite well. It shows your respect for the culture. It seems he misunderstood. Still probably a lanquage barrier. maybe. No you should not buy it period.!! yeah, African people are very sensitive, that is true, it is nt always a bad thing. I am sure you are still getting accostomed to the culture. They see thing differently for sure. it is not always right or wrong but just different. Sometimes, it is just trying to get over.
That's a healthy way to see it. More people need to understand that power of "sometimes" in this case he wanted to get the work done quickly because he was being paid for the amount of work he completed.
Don't get mad at opportunities..... Simply let him un load it and reiterate you didn't order it and let him reload or you can take it off his hands at a discounted rate.....that way it will remove the jack rabbit out of his ass.😂
When in Rome do as the Romans... It's either that or continue to rcv unorder products and eventually ruining your reputation for being a bad business man who order and don't pay. The game is ice cold especially when you don't see it coming. When you are the Mzungu they come at you from all angles.
That is a bit harsh for me. Don't break the man while trying to address the spirit (behavior) he did this passive aggressively and he doesn't fully understand why. On the spirit level, he wanted to get a reaction that was out of character despite it being his actions that would have likely caused it. Some people live in a very strange world.
My dear brothers and sisters, it is a travesty that we must endure such staggering obstacles just to return to the land from which we were forcefully taken. We were torn away from our families and our identity, yet no one came to retrieve us or even remember our abduction. And now, as we finally return to our rightful home, we are met with resistance and hostility. Other groups have ravaged and plundered this earth, exploiting its natural resources and leaving it empty and depleted. Yet they turn a blind eye to the diaspora who only seek to find their way back home. The British, Chinese, and Indians come bearing gifts of development and prosperity, but we must be vigilant and aware. They seek to rob us of our fortune, seducing us with shiny objects and luring us with false promises. We must read the fine print and understand the terms of their gifts. Let us not be swayed by their words or blinded by their greed. We must stand together as a united people, proud of our heritage and steadfast in our commitment to build a better future for ourselves and those who come after us. As I always said, "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." Let us remember our roots and claim our rightful place in this world.
What an odd thing to have to look out for when you step back and look at it. People truly are something. You make a very good point. I am happy to report that he did not do that, but it is a very real scenario for someone to do such a thing😆
You could make them take the wood back and tell them that that wasn't the word that you wanted. And they needed to wait for you next time to get your approval before they send anything out to you land. Never take anybody's word for anything unless they talk to you first. I would not pay extra for it either lol!!!
Yes. The DJ/ producer/ all that other stuff. Considerate was not on his list of talents and I have let him go for other reasons. The greed bug is a nasty one but a simple one to see because it give a person the itch for money and manifest in a way they cannot always hide long or even sort term. It's an easy one to see and deal with. I paid Normal price for the wood and it was material needed to finish the job. He was being paid per finished unit so he wanted to hurry. No fault there.
@@princessprincess7708 I’m black 🤣🤣🤣 My grandma and her parents were dark at the bottom of my shoe. My great grandmother on my mother side was Cherokee Indian. I saw a picture of her.
Come on now Mark...! You can't be serious dude. You made a Twenty- (20)- minute video, going round, and round, over something you could have simply mentioned as a "Brief" occurrence. Live & Learn whilst settling up or down...in your new environment. Best wishes.
The purpose for the video was to express my thoughts and give insight into a possible scenario many coming may encounter. Additionally it was to walk my audience through my thought process and make myself more understood. This to me is my intention, and that is why I made the video. If it is not the content you enjoy, please do not look at this particular video, though I am glad you did, I am not going to feel bad for doing what I did. I hope it helped someone qnd if that someone was not you, then it wasn't for you. But this is a common scene that I feel people should know about. There is a tone of passive aggressiveness as well. That is how most issues start with people, in the spirit then though the actions but definitely a halfway point between the head and hands to be passive aggressive. This is something to look out for.
@@markmeetsafrica You seem to be a nice young man who deserves lots of love and respect having the courage to step out of the "comfort zone" in America and right into the "Natural Wilderness" of Africa 🌍...particularly at such an early age...Kudos! However... my commentary is not to discourage you in any way, mean or fashion but to help you focus on "Key Issues" rather than being "Petty"...!!! You made your point in less than two (2) minutes in a video that lasted twenty minutes...!!! You kept on going round and round in "Redundancy"! Try not to be petulant and simply accept constructive criticism. All said in... "True One Love"
That's what I'm doing. Just because its harsh does not mean it's ineffective. Remember that people become vindictive when treated harshly. Deal with the problem, not the person
Stay in prayer for Mark and other blacks from the diaspora and for the Africans. We REALLY NEED GOD to work OUT every detail. As an African American, my soul is weary and tired of living in a system where multiple genocide projects AGAINST BLACKS are underfoot. It's time to leave HERE....
@@markmeetsafrica Thank You so much for the encouragement🙂. I will continue to fast and pray for us and others. John 3:16, Romans 10:9-14. You are right something is coming and most people aren't prepared....
@@deborahtucker4900 that one is a hard one but if I had to say, I'd say that they are all the same thing. And attempt to take more of your control away from you and give more of your decision making power to the system that we feed through our economic activity and reliance. We should just get away from the system all together. There is no winning that game for most people so the best bet is to stop playing.
Thank you. I am just doing my thing. Hearing these sorts of comments is extremely reassuring that what I an doing is right. Even though I do what I do because I feel it is right, you still never truly know how others perceive what you are doing. And though it doesn't always matter, it really does. I appreciate you letting me know. I am learning to accept praise better than before🙏🏽💛💛💛💛💛
So right Mark it’s the principle. Your intelligent communication with them will rub off on them eventually and lead to more considered and considerate behaviour. The word will spread too. As more people seek to work with and for you they will understand how fair and honest they need to be if they must progress themselves and with you. Your emotional intelligence is 💯too! You are also a good coach and teacher! Mark, I look forward 19:41 to seeing you run coaching workshops for diasporas and locals alike to help bring their emotional intelligence to a productive level. MERGE EMERGE. 🧗🏾♂️On the flip side here in the west re marketing and sales etc. Amazon has created an overzealous market where repeat business is pushed. Apparently this leads to mountains of returned products either because the products were wrong or pre-ordered. Customers have a month or so to return unwanted items and get a refund ! Apparently there are AMs warehouses piled high with dumped returned goods…in my opinion its a serious problem of waste and pollution too. 🤷🏾♀️