It’s interesting how each of us got to the here and now. Some by choice. Some by circumstance. Whatever: it’s your reality.
· How we got here
· Is less important than
· What we do while here.
· Get fully engaged in what you do.
· Treat it like this was your strategic plan.
I’ve interviewed thousands of people – some seeking jobs, others just looking for advice. Either way, they were all genuinely interested and motivated; so, I’m curious about what dampens their drive and enthusiasm. Sometimes the chemistry isn’t right – that’s a clarion call for the leader to be aware and flexible, matching the right style with the present situation. Sometimes, the job isn’t all it was cracked up to be – another clarion call, this time for open communication, clarification of duties and responsibilities, and effective coaching to discover some of the underlying opportunities that exist in all jobs. I’ve always said, the best job for you is the one you have – the challenge is making it the one you want. And sometimes it’s just hard to change – one last call for managerial patience and coaching – help a struggling employee to better understand and accept why they originally chose the job (or assignment). Don’t let your employees lose sight of what they have today.
Eckhart Tolle (born 1948): German-born spiritual teacher and self-help author of The Power of Now and A New Earth.
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