RE: [SAGE] Help! Multiple platforms in a Dell Shop

[Jennifer Davis <sigje@sigje.org>]

>> 	What you're describing are matters of perception.  But
>> matters of
>> perception don't change facts.
>
> Agreed. However, our perception of events often changes how we deal with
> it. The correct attitude and approach at work can directly impact the
> influence you wield on coworkers, supervisors and clients.

Completely agreed Tony!  Too many people don't realize the power they 
have, and instead assume the shackles that they have imposed on 
themselves.  I'm a sysadmin.. I don't need to be an enforcer if I can get 
people to follow the rules because it makes the best sense for them.

> Ultimately, our jobs are less about enforcing or wielding explicit
> authority than developing the influence to encourage decisions that
> comply with our needs (which is a more powerful and subtle form of
> authority). Just my two cents.

Much more eloquently said :)

Jennifer