I recently read a quote by
author and speaker Simon Sinek that that proposes “people don’t buy what you
DO, they buy WHY you do it!” This got me thinking out loud about how important it
is that what we DO is in alignment with what we ARE!
Far too often, I believe
people try to compartmentalize LIFE and WORK. Said another way, too many of us
are in occupations that are simply a means to fund what we do with our time
when we are not at our place of work. According to the Gallup organization,
such a dichotomy may be more generational but that is changing. Based upon
their recently released report of How
Millennials Work and Live, this 20 – 35-year-old cohort prefers that their
work and life are integrated versus balanced! They are searching for
workplaces where their social, emotional, and fulfillment needs are met.
Too be honest, I think this
generation is on to something very important! We spend most of our day in the
workplace; thus when we have the opportunity to work at something that reflects
our values, strengths, and passions, we are just that much more successful! Our
work becomes a reflection of who we are and our clients, customers, co-workers,
and leaders sense our enthusiasm. We believe that what we are doing makes a
difference in the lives of others and/or their work and that passion rises to
the surface! I bet you can tell the difference. Interactions are that much more
positive, service is just that much better, and results are just that much more
impressive! I go to a lot of networking events and to be honest I have to dial
down my enthusiasm when I start talking about what I do because I think it
creeps people out when I get on a roll! For those who have ever heard me speak
or train, you know what I am talking about!
So here are a few questions
to determine if what you DO and what you ARE align:
Do you look forward to
going to your work every day?
Does your work give you a
sense of pride and accomplishment?
Do you believe that what
you do makes the impacts you desire?
Do you have friends at your
place of work?
Are you proud to tell others
what you do?
Now granted, not every day
is a great day and you should take some time away from the job to recharge. It
is my great hope, however, that your answer to the above is a big “Yes!” If you
are unsure, then it is never too late to “change lanes”.Try one more simple
activity provided by consultant Derek Dempsey. Grab a sheet of paper and draw a
vertical line down the middle. One the left hand side, write down the things
you like to do and on the right, the things you love to do. Your best DO/ARE
fit will be those things on the right hand side!
As always if I can help you and the
people you associate with Get Better, Be Ready and LEAD OUT LOUD, I would
invite you to email me or to visit my website below and see if any of the
training or coaching experiences I offer can provide an impact! Also, as a
bonus, if you go to my Out Loud Strategies website (www.outloudinc.com) and enter your contact information, I will
send you a FREE guide to establishing a mentoring initiative program in your
organization! Such an initiative would be critical in order to add value to
your organization!
Yours in Leadership,
Bill Faulkner
Principal Consultant –
Out Loud Strategies
Independent Coach,
Speaker, and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team TM
Email = bill@outloudinc.com
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