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| Guest post by: Merydith Willoughby |
Article Overview: Getting up and going to work each day is something that most of us do for many years. Yet few of us jump out of bed each and every day and can't wait to get there. It seems that we have to whine and moan about it to keep up with everyone else. It does not need to be like this and it is preferable that it isn't. When employees love what they do, they will go that extra mile for their boss and a far more positive culture will be created. This in turn can turn into increased productivity and profits.
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Love your job
It is rare to hear someone say they love their job. It seems we live in a culture where you have to wear 'hate my job' on your lapel. I do not understand this mentality. Working is a hard gig, takes up so much of your life, pays the bills, enables you to live the lifestyle you want so it seems to me that it is one of the most important things you will ever do. It is not pie in the sky to want or to be in a role that you love and can't wait to get to each day. When you have that passion, enthusiasm you are a much more valuable employee and it will impact favorably on your mental and physical health and you will get through the boring bits of any job easier.
It is necessary to take time out to identify what it is that you want - where your natural abilities lie. This is the area that many people stay stuck in their whole life because they can't work out what it is they want to do so they do nothing. To me, this is a tragic waste of life. You just need to start, doing anything is better than spending your whole life just thinking about it. As you progress you will be open to opportunities, learn about what you like and can then make decisions based on that information. It is important to think in project terms, to focus, reevaluate and monitor your progress. I developed a process that works when those committed to it are willing to put in the hard work. It is an audio book called If it's to be: It's up to me. I would advise anyone to get professional help with this and work with an executive coach because they can help you to develop a plan and then work towards your goal.
Article Tags: boss, culture, extra mile, increased productivity, job, leaders, love your job, planning, profits
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About the Author: Merydith Willoughby RSS for Merydith's articles - Visit Merydith's website The process that Merydith Willoughby uses in IB Coaching draws on her experience in senior leadership, academic review and personal transformation to illuminate the elements of success for leadership and personal insight. The work is energising, efficient and effective and quickly identifies opportunities to leverage skills and enhances tools to make changes which keeps the leader on track - extra capacity allows leaders to extend the reach of their influence and improves business outcomes. Three books: If it's to be: It's up to me, Sex in the Boardroom, Back from Hell. Click here to visit Merydith's website Quality planning is essential for success Five Leadership HowTos for Recession Survival You need one I need one we all need a break The importance of self esteem One small step for you One giant leap for your Organization |
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