Importance of Caring Attitudes

Hi All,
I wish to share my thoughts with all of you, on a topic which has been a kind of obssesion for me since quite some time:

Please consider the following :

Given a choice, would you like to deal with a government agency, corporate entity, commercial establishment or an individual whom you don't perceive as caring ? In all probability, your answer would be a big NO.

The caring attitude begins with the environment around us in the form of basic amenities, the traffic, transportation systems etc. The courtesies, politeness of the people, work ethics, culture of the people can not only make a world of difference to those who live in that city, but can also positively influence the perceptions of people around the world. These then act as catalysts in the overall progress and development of the community.

A caring attitude is the prerequisite for success in any venture. We may be a government organization, a public sector undertaking, a multinational company, a private enterprise, a practicing professional, or even a common individual striving to make a mark in life. Through a caring attitude, if we are able to make a positive difference to the everyday lives of our fellow citizens and others, we would benefit not only by better social recognition and self esteem, but also through tangible returns. Furthermore, this would lead to the overall progress of our organizations, our communities, and in the ultimate analysis of our nation as a whole.
Our fellow citizens could be our present or prospective employees, customers, shareholders and colleagues who all have a vital role to play in ensuring our success in this fiercely competitive world.

Apart from inculcating and reinforcing the caring attitudes within ourselves, projecting the same effectively to people at large is equally important. Perhaps, it is the realizaton of this fact that not only corporates, but also some of the government agencies and undertakings which were earlier synonymous with indifferent attitudes are now attempting to project a caring image through press releases. This marks a new beginning.

To be cared for, is one of the basic emotional human needs, which unfortunately has become a premium commodity in this fiercely competitive world.

Should we not strive for that comptetive edge in the world, by inculcating and promoting caring attitudes, in each and every aspect of our lives ?

Would love to see your responses.

Best Wishes

Navneet