It’s fun to be famous. But unless that’s your job, it can be distracting. Better to be quietly focused on what you’re doing, working as part of a team where everyone’s contributing. Finishing on time as planned. That’s hard enough, made more so by distractions. But if you’re good, others want to network, share stories, and learn. Being good is fame enough – good is often its own reward. And that can come from professional associations and the formal and informal opportunities they present to network with and learn from others doing similar work. There are even more opportunities now with virtual presentations and conferences. I wish these kinds of virtual events were around when I was working – I always enjoyed listening to what others were doing. It’s part of the way people work. Attend these yourself. Make that kind of professional development part of what you let your employees have time to attend. That kind of investment pays dividends. In productivity, creativity, performance, and morale. Give your employees lots of opportunities to feel good about and proud of what they do today.
Robin Sharma (born 1965): Canadian writer, best known for his The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari book series. Sharma worked as a litigation lawyer until age 25, when he self-published MegaLiving, a book on stress management and spirituality.
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