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Hey Jobcasers,
Today I want to talk about something that's incredibly important to employee engagement and something that I think we all should be looking for in our next employment opportunity. I want to talk about the idea of Stewardship in the context Steven R. Covey discussed it in his book, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and how it's not only important, it's necessary for all of us to maximize our personal and professional development in any role we take on.
To provide context, he explains this idea as a method of management that stifles the urge to micromanage and how it involves setting clear, defined parameters for the task at hand and taking a largely hands-off approach (but still taking the time to get periodic status reports).
He gives an example of having his son take care of the lawn and he explains that he wants the grass to be green and the lawn to be clean (as in free of debris and other foreign objects). He then goes onto say that his son did not keep up with his end of the bargain (about keeping it "Green and Clean") and his son's anxiety over it and how his son eventually asked him to help return the lawn to its original state of "Green and Clean", as well as his son learning the importance of maintaining his responsibilities.
So, you may be wondering: "What does this have to do with me? I'm not in a Management position." or you may be thinking that you can't make your manager entrust you with stewardship over the projects you've been assigned.
That's okay. Not everyone is going to get it and that's not something you can necessarily change, but what you can change is how you approach the tasks you've been given.
Your boss is a micromanager? Take it upon yourself to take ownership of your projects and put a little extra in here and there. I can't guarantee that this will ensure your boss steps back, but here's what I can guarantee, they'll ask themselves whether they should be micromanaging you (who has a history of high performance) or the other employee (who may not have the same history).
You might also be wondering why you should want to take ownership of your projects and the additional responsibility that entails if there's no additional compensation and your boss already trusts you. I can't promise you that there's going to be a financial payoff for the extra work you're putting in or the responsibilities you've taken upon yourself, but I can tell you this: We're all in this boat together.
It's a simple truth. Once you've taken the offer, we're all in the same boat of trying to push our organization's goals further whether our interest in that being our core values aligning with the company's values or perhaps just our own sense of monetary security and we can either take a proactive approach to our workplace and drive it forward or simply coast by day by day. The choice is yours, but just remember that once you sign an offer letter, you join an organization with a highly interdependent infrastructure and the amount of effort you put in may impact people in other departments or even the company's gross revenue or net profits which could have major impact on benefits, bonuses, and even affect layoffs.
So I ask you this, will you step up to plate and take ownership of your department? It doesn't matter if you're the CEO or a line-level employee: You can be the change in your organization that you wish to see or you can be a contributor to the company culture you appreciate. All you have to do is make a pledge to yourself, "We're a team and I won't leave anyone behind."
I hope you're all willing to take that pledge with me and I'd like to thank you all for reading again.
Best Regards,
Gage Cherry
Enjoy my day and share a smile with everyone I see. What are you going to do today?
I put so much pressure on myself to get up early, get dressed, apply to 10-15 jobs a day and I forget to enjoy the moment. I get so lost in what I believe I NEED to do and have forgotten how to relax into my day of activities.
So today I am going to enjoy the day.
DON'T DRINK THAT COFFEE UNLESS YOU READ THIS! (This can change your life.)
MARIA SHARAPOVA... is a World-Class Professional Tennis Player who was ranked world No. #1. She holds the career Grand Slam, Olympic medalist, 36 Singles Titles and her list of accomplishments goes on... (She doesn't joke around.)
What's the point? Life Maria Sharapova, you are a Winner. I want YOU to look inside of yourself at your "gift" because it's waiting to be born. So, you ask...How can I win? Thank you for asking, that's a very good question.
FOR(4) UNDENIABLE TIPS:
#1. Always keep the racquet in your hand, and the ball in the other person's court. #2. Work in your passion, so you can own the whole court. #3. Don't take NO for an answer. Consider that NO to mean...Next Opportunity. #4. Own that court, NOT to play the game, but, to CHANGE THE GAME.
CAN YOU AWAKEN THE WINNER IN YOU?
Follow-me quickly: Learn, Lead, Act, Believe and Achieve.
I Believe You Can...!
I am a retired navy Veteran of 20 years! I know things are very tough out there right now. I would like to share some positive motivation with all of you! I learned the power of continued PERSISTENCE! The power to make things happen. When applying for a job, try to physically be seen by your potential employer. Display enthusiasm while in the building, smile! Do you realize how powerful a simple smile is? It actually produces a positive, happy environment! Try it and see what happens! Tell them how wonderful it would be working with them! Do not be afraid to be different. This is how i got hired with a security company after i retired from the Navy. This will not work all of the time. This is where continued PERSISTENCE plays it's role! Wait a few days and repeat the same above steps. Yes, go back again! And again! 2 possible outcomes. You will be hired, or told not to come back. Repeat until hired! I guarantee you will be noticed! SMILE, ENTHUSIASM, CONTINUED PERSISTENCE! Now get out there and take it!
I don't like to be called a liar so The was the first problem the job is a great job but when Muhammad told me ",no matter what you say I know you didn't stop at 10 places".. that really burn me up I'm a Muslim just like him and he should Of choose his words carefully.I told him that Idid go to every house,but I didn't get out .The next problem was the GPS,I think that the guys should not have to sit for 15 20 minutes to wait for the gps to work .I have a life out side of that job I have to take care of my Dad and I told them that the manager,so I truly like the job but things have to be more organized thanks an my God continue with your success.
If the mantra of the last era was, "average jobs for average people, and average people for average jobs," then it's no surprise that most of the jobs out there seem average and that if you want to maximize your chances of getting one, fitting in is you best strategy.
Often, when people hear about the radical ideas for how you should train for a career, as well as the best way to present yourself, they object. They point out that not fitting in is certainly going to be an ineffective way of getting one of these average jobs. They remind me that not having a resume is all fine and good, but how will that help them get a job at a place that requires a resume? You can't win both games - not at the same time, anyway.
If you want a job where you are treated as indispensable, given massive amounts of responsibility and freedom, expected to expend emotional labor, and rewarded for being human, not a cog in a machine, then please don't work hard to fit into the square-peg job you found on Craigslist.
If you need to conceal your true nature to get in the door, understand that you'll probably have to conceal your true nature to keep that job. This is the one and only decision you get to make. You get to choose. You can work for a company that wants indispensable people, or you can work for a company that works to avoid them. Groucho Marx famously said, "I don't care to belong to any club that would have me as a member." The linchpin says, "I don't want a job that a non-linchpin could get.
There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there's a third team: the linchpin. These people figure out what to do when there's no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it, and turn each day into a kind of art. Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. They may not be famous but they're indispensable. And in today's world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom.
"Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold back. It's time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious.
Only you can do it, and you must."
From the book: LINCHPIN, Are You Indispensable? by SETH GODIN
Tim Forrester American Writer and Artist Inc.
Rejection is HARD. I hate it! When I was looking for jobs the other day I found this cool Ted Talk about a guy who purposely TRIES to get rejected for 100 straight days so he can face his fear. It's pretty interesting. I kept thinking, who in their right mind would do that?! Just wanted to share it! https://www.ted.com/talks/jia_jiang_what_i_learned_from_100_days_of_rejection