I did a session yesterday for a group of new recruits undergoing induction program at one of my client's. It was quite interactive and lot of fun, filled with role plays and simulations. Whenever I have interacted with employees at inductions, I have found most of them with bubbling energy and enthusiasm. Hardly anyone is nervous about his/her career and future. There is immense self belief, a desire to perform and grow.
When I finished the session, I left the new recruits with the words, "You are what you think you are. If not for the organization, make a difference to yourself and you can do that by asking yourself three questions at the end of everyday at work;
a) Have I brought a smile to anyone's face and made them happy?
- Even if that means, paying a simple but sincere compliment.
b) Have I learnt something new today?
- Perhaps, even lessons from Succesful failures. Our daily objectives should include a honest effort to improve on yesterday.
c) Have I shown the same commitment and enthusiasm that I showed on the first day I joined?
- Yes or No, just prepare yourself to make sure that the answer is a BIG "YES" for the next day. Remember, You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.
If the answer is Yes to all, then you have had a fulfilling day and are making consistent progress. If not, don't worry - you will just need to spend another 10 minutes extra. That's all it takes to answer these 3 questions positively. As they say, the difference between Ordinary and Extra ordinary is that little extra."
If organizations and managers in particular could follow through and provide the right environment, there is every chance that employees will outperform their own beliefs. The Result - "Growth of the Employee = Growth of the Organization".
When I finished the session, I left the new recruits with the words, "You are what you think you are. If not for the organization, make a difference to yourself and you can do that by asking yourself three questions at the end of everyday at work;
a) Have I brought a smile to anyone's face and made them happy?
- Even if that means, paying a simple but sincere compliment.
b) Have I learnt something new today?
- Perhaps, even lessons from Succesful failures. Our daily objectives should include a honest effort to improve on yesterday.
c) Have I shown the same commitment and enthusiasm that I showed on the first day I joined?
- Yes or No, just prepare yourself to make sure that the answer is a BIG "YES" for the next day. Remember, You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.
If the answer is Yes to all, then you have had a fulfilling day and are making consistent progress. If not, don't worry - you will just need to spend another 10 minutes extra. That's all it takes to answer these 3 questions positively. As they say, the difference between Ordinary and Extra ordinary is that little extra."
If organizations and managers in particular could follow through and provide the right environment, there is every chance that employees will outperform their own beliefs. The Result - "Growth of the Employee = Growth of the Organization".
“Delight yourself first to delight people around you. Most importantly make your choice NOW”.
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