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Focus on the Problem, Not the Person
How many of you have the working experience as a team?
How many of you are held yourself accountable for the performance of a team? Good leaders are always held responsible themselves for the performance of their team. But,
A recent workplace experience reminded me of an important lesson: in teamwork, we must focus on the problem, not the person.
As part of my role as a Chemist, I often handle chemical sampling. Do you know what is sampling?
Sampling is the process of collecting representative sample from a framework. Sampling requires many small but essential items—bottles, pipes, stickers, tape, and more. Since we lacked proper storage, in our office these items were often kept under individual’s desks. To fix this, we decided to procure almirahs for storage the items. We placed one PO but the order was cancelled due to delivery issues.
Meanwhile, some new bottles were purchased. For the lack of space, I temporarily kept them under a colleague’s desk. The next day, she came to office, saw the bottles, and reacted angrily. Instead of discussing the issue, she accused us of cluttering the office and being unhygienic. She also threatened to complain to higher authority if the same repeated further.
This moment made me reflect. The real issue wasn’t me or her—it was the storage problem we were all facing. If we had focused on solving it together, instead of blaming each other, the situation could have turned into an opportunity to strengthen teamwork.
This experience taught me that:
- Blaming individuals weakens team spirit.
- Focusing on solutions builds collaboration.
- Respectful communication creates a healthier workplace.
If, instead of shouting, my colleague had asked, “When will the almirah arrive? How else can we manage in the meantime?”—it would have shown true team spirit.
So, my takeaway is simple: In any organization, always focus on the problem, not the person. Problems unite us when we solve them together; blame divides us.
“Great teams don’t point fingers; they join hands to solve problems.”
Why someone should join Toastmasters club?
Toastmasters is one of the few places where you can openly acknowledge your fear of public speaking without being judged. It is a supportive environment where everyone celebrates your effort, encourages your growth, and offers constructive feedback to help you improve. You are allowed to attempt, fail, and try again — without the fear of rejection.
There’s a simple truth: confidence is built through repetition.
To become better, you must take action.
At Toastmasters, you get continuous opportunities to take different roles in meetings — from speaker to evaluator to timekeeper. Each role pushes you slightly outside your comfort zone and steadily builds your confidence in communication and public speaking.
The Toastmasters Pathways program is thoughtfully designed to help you master a wide range of skills: communication, leadership, presentation, storytelling, persuasion, and more. To me, it’s not about how many pathways you complete, but about embracing the lifelong journey of growth that Toastmasters provides.
Every meeting is a chance to learn something new. And no matter how much knowledge you have about public speaking, it is meaningless unless you step onto the stage. Toastmasters gives you that stage — a safe, encouraging space where practice truly makes you perfect.
Joining Toastmasters isn’t just about becoming a better speaker.
It’s about becoming a better, more confident version of yourself.
You Are the Average of the Five People Around You
This morning, while returning to my rented apartment after my usual physical activity, I noticed my shadow on a nearby wall. When I looked carefully, I realized something surprising — my posture had improved. Actually, I have the hang-by-the-teeth posture. Months of making exercise a daily habit had finally shaped me into a healthier version of myself.
But that simple shadow triggered an unexpected memory.
When I was young, I used to fantasize about having a “vulture-like” posture — thin, neck jutting forward, back slightly bent. Strange? Yes. But children often idealize what they repeatedly see. And in my case, the influence came from someone I admired deeply: my mathematics teacher.
He was brilliant at teaching, but he carried a dark habit — he was a chain smoker. He smoked everywhere: during tuition, in closed rooms, even while explaining complex math problems. Along with formulas and logic, he unknowingly made us passive smokers.
As children, we don’t have the judgment to differentiate between good and bad habits. If a teacher does it, it must be acceptable — that’s how the young mind reasons. So, many of us began imitating him. I too started smoking, even though my father and grandfather never touched a cigarette. In my mind, becoming like him meant becoming good at mathematics. His posture, his habits — everything appeared worth copying.
That’s how a harmful habit quietly entered my life. By the time I realized the damage, it had already compounded.
And this is only one example.
In reality, your habits, your health, your mindset, and even your financial life tend to become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Their influence seeps in silently — shaping your beliefs, behaviours, and identity.
So choose your circle wisely.
Because people don’t just accompany you — they shape you.
Day by day. Habit by habit.
Until one day, like my shadow on that wall, you notice what you’ve become.
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