Success
at Work
PERSONAL
GROWTH
It's our thinking
that either motivates us or doesn't. There are ways of thinking that
create self motivation. Know that you are a genius! Use your
imagination to create and achieve things that worriers never dream of achieving.
Use it to create reality.
Have a central
purpose of life. Create a vision of who you want to be and live in
that picture as if it were already true. Be clear and specific.
Don't let your goal be too small or vague. It will not be reached
if it fails to excite your imagination. Set a large and specific
power goal a dream that drives you to achieve all the smaller goals or
steps along the way. A goal without action is a daydream. Break
your power goal down to smaller goals. Making small attainable goals
and keeping a record of when you attain them will build your self-confidence
and reassure you that you are making progress.
Make each day
a masterpiece! Today is your whole life. Life is now, and is
not later on. Most of us do not focus because we are constantly trying
to think of too many things at once. Focus on what you want and it
will come into your life. Focus each day on what you are doing, not
on the past or on the future. Focus on now.
Don't give in
to fear! Fear kills us over and over again.
After you have
successfully completed those critical steps to finding your job (whether
paid or volunteer), ensure that it will be a pleasant experience.
During your first few weeks or months you will go through an orientation
and probation period. If you are not getting feedback from your employer,
request it. Ask your supervisor or team leader about your strengths
and your weaknesses. Take advantage of the feedback to learn how
you can improve your performance on the job. You are showing that
you would like to meet their needs and are eager to fit into the organization.
As you become more comfortable, any initial nervousness will subside.
You will also be developing the good work habits that future employers
want.
Interpersonal
Skills
Try to work
well with others and maintain a good relationship with your boss and co-worker;
avoid confrontations. Do not make criticisms about the job or other
employers in public; don't complain, be patient not only with your co-workers
and boss but also with the tasks associated with your job. Learn
to listen properly to those around you; take the time to comprehend fully
and assimilate their requests or instructions. Be sensitive to others,
do not gossip, keep a sense of humor, but make sure it's appropriate
humor and avoid profanity.
Competence
Create a positive
first impression. Set rigorous standards for yourself and improve
your skills, especially in oral and written communication. Ask questions
or research answers if you're not sure so as not to proceed in error; admit
and learn from mistakes and accept suggestions for improvement. Ensure
your training program is relevant and in sufficient depth to enable you
to perform up to expectations in your position; take extra courses or training
outside of work on your own time. Master technology; keep skills
current. Show initiative, such as arriving early and leaving late,
making suggestions, working extra hard. Volunteer for committees
or projects to become noticed and recognized.
Dependability
Arrive on time
for work, meetings and appointments and be prompt in getting reports or
assignments finished.
Time
Management
Identify your
best time for working on challenging tasks i.e., a.m., p.m. and do not
procrastinate.
Master the
flood of information you will get every day by prioritizing your tasks.
Use commuting time for learning activities.
Compatibility
Participate
in social activities so that others can get to know you better but keep
your actions and reputation in mind avoid internal office politics.
Maintain discretion in amount of socializing on work time and do not talk
too much about your previous jobs or activities. Wear appropriate
clothing and value your role as an effective team player. Remember
to ask for help when you need it and most importantly, have realistic expectations
about the job before you start.
Wortman, T.
(1999). Success Skills
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