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Success is truly in the eye of the beholder – yet many people fail to realize it is in the eye of others that makes the difference.

Jess was upset at being passed over for a promotion to see it go to someone who had only been with the organization a few years while she had been there much longer. Anyone who wants to be seen as successful must monitor their own productivity for the organization. For instance:

Come into work each day with a smile on your face, a word or nod to everyone you meet
When things hit the fan find the silver lining rather than seek everything else that goes or could go wrong – people like others who are positive – many years ago the CEO I worked for in the media asked how my day was going – I responded with, “Great! And it’s going to get better!” – he commented on that positive attitude for years
Appreciate what others do for you – a “thank you” goes a long way to helping people feel good about themselves
Be on time – even early – for work, for meetings
Stay at work until the clock strikes the end of the day – getting ready for home ahead of the end of the day makes it look like you really don’t want to work at that organization
Volunteer – when someone asks for support offer your services – you will be noticed and possibly even remembered as someone who has the best interests of the organization in mind
Check, check and check again – you want your work to always be accurate – no errors or typos because that sets you apart from many others
Keep your cool – stressful situations do happen – take note of the situation and decide on an approach that shows you are not easily ruffled – leaders don’t ruffle easily
Be the blame “taker” when something you are involved in goes south – pointing fingers at others (even if they deserve it) does not show ownership or leadership
Ask for opportunities – when my boss left, I want to the CEO and asked for his job – the CEO was surprised I was interested – in the end I got the job, yet I believe I would not have, if I had not spoken up and let it be known I had the skills and was interested

There are so many little things you can do to show you are worthy of the next promotion! This is merely a suggestion about a few, very simple things to make you more recognized as someone to be considered. Jess may not have gotten the job for a myriad of reasons. However, if she stepped up, was observed as a “can do” person and asked for the opportunity she may have been successful.

Always remember, if you are not successful getting what you are after, ASK! Ask, “How can I prepare myself to be considered if this or other opportunities come about in the future?” Chances are people will help you, help yourself, to success.

Sherry’s CORNER

Just this past week I made a presentation to one of our First Nation’s Board – they did something which is very unusual today. Prior to opening the meeting a prayer was said in Cree and in English and then at the end of the meeting there was a closing prayer.

It was interesting because it set the tone for the entire meeting – everyone was extremely respectful, followed meeting protocol appropriately, and asked questions seeking clarification. It made me think about prayer being removed from schools and events where it was one time included.

I wonder, would prayer help us to be more civil to one another?

Please share your thoughts – email me at sherry@dimension11.com.

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“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.”
Wayne Huizenga

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