#Hear no evil see no evil speak no evil professional#

Speaking “out of school,” “out of line” or more or less in an irresponsible manner denigrates ourselves, our position and most importantly, our work.

#Hear no evil see no evil speak no evil professional#

In a professional setting, we are called upon to act and speak professionally. Our role as needlework judge confers on us the mantle of counselor and advisor thus requiring us to be especially considerate of words, both written and spoken. Speak No Evil, monkey number three, who often works hand in hand, so to “speak,” with Mr. And, it is the judge’s duty to discover and validate the “heart” of this work even as we seek to instruct and guide. The artist has not only submitted and shared their needlework but also a little piece of her heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes.” (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, New York: Harcourt, Inc., 2000, p. But remember always, first and foremost, to “See with the Heart.” Embrace the secret of the fox that’s imparted to Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s Little Prince as he learns that “One sees clearly only with the heart. With a well-trained eye, we can easily point out how a different color value here, an increase or decrease in thread ply there or perhaps another choice of fiber would correct a problem or enhance the overall work. It is more important to critique with a caring eye than to merely look with a “critical” one. Our first duty is not to find fault but instead, to look for the good, for the areas that evidence a job well done. As certified judges, we are charged with an awesome (and I use this word in its fullest sense) responsibility to look upon a fellow stitcher’s work with a careful, and yet of more consequence, a caring eye. See No Evil, is an important little guy indeed. We must be on guard to help prevent the destructive pathway of hearsay and rumors. Hear No Evil, reminds us to be wary of gossip that may lead us to “prejudge” an exhibit, an exhibitor, a particular style or piece of embroidery, or even another judge. I would like to suggest that we needlework judges pay close attention to and be ever mindful of their silent yet ever so eloquent lessons. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are all aware of the three little monkeys wherein one covers his ears, one covers his eyes and one covers his mouth in order to prevent all sorts of mischief from taking place. This article first appeared in NANthology, the NAN newsletter, in summer 2002.