Guest post by Monique Stubbs-Hall, volunteer and guest speaker in the Hospitality & Tourism training course at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont.
“You need to develop a better work ethic.” Those words are expressed often, however we fail to discuss why this is so important.
In your mind, you may wonder, “Does my work ethic really matter? Is anyone even paying attention?”
Well I am here to tell you, it does matter and yes, others are watching. More importantly though, developing a great work ethic also affects you personally.
Builds your confidence: Yes, the more that you develop a strong work ethic, the more confident you will become in your ability to get the job done. When you take pride in your work, you build your self-esteem and as others see that, you are dependable. You increase the possibility of other responsibilities being entrusted to you.
Inspires others: Why not set the pace for the team in your work environment by your own productivity and positive attitude? Your strong work ethic can actually become infectious! When slackers see the person that gets the job done, it can inspire them to step up to the plate, because they don’t want a negative light to shine on them as a result of your accomplishments. When more people are working to their fullest potential, business is getting handled and everyone benefits.
Changes your perspective: There are times when you may not be enthused by your current job. Lack of excitement for it could be the reason for you slacking in your work ethic. You will find that by reversing your perspective and paying attention to giving the job and tasks assigned your all, the positive results will make coming to work less grueling. A shift in your mindset has a positive affect on your countenance.
Opens your eyes to see what’s next: When you focus on doing a great job and having a positive attitude, your eyes are opened wide enough to see the next level for your career path. You develop a hunger for the next step and when the opportunity to move up or be promoted arrives, you are ready. As a result of your strong work ethic, others will believe that you are ready as well!
You sleep better: It may sound like a stretch, but it is not. When you put in an honest day’s work, you work with integrity, you don’t steal time from your employer, you don’t lie or cheat, you complete tasks in a timely manner and you treat others with respect. You go home with a clean conscience! A good day’s work and a clean conscience means that when you lay your head down on your pillow at night, slumber can be oh-so-sweet.
So the next time you question whether having a good work ethic really matters…say to yourself a resounding “YES” and get to work!
By Monique Stubbs-Hall, The Greatness Groomer. Visit www.MoniqueTalks.com to learn more about her public speaking, business consulting and coaching services.
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