LEADERS’ EDGE
Sacrifices of a Leader
Be a in the
Workplace Say a cheery “Hello!” in the morning. Get into the habit of smiling and greeting everyone as you arrive in the morning or begin your shift. It’s amazing how fast this little courtesy can thaw chilly workplace relations.
Learn the art of small talk. Ask your co-workers about their interests—their favorite music, films, books, hobbies. Showing a genuine interest in them will make them feel comfortable around you.
Return calls and emails promptly. To win friends at work, a good place to start is good office etiquette. There’s nothing more frustrating to busy people than to have their emails and phone messages ignored.
Avoid gossip. When a co-worker sidles up to you bearing some gossip about an office romance or someone’s impending termination, respond with, “Really?” Then change the subject or get back to work. If you don’t respond, the gossiper will move on—and you’ll retain the trust and respect of your co-workers.
Spread your good cheer. Be optimistic and appreciate the importance of teamwork and eagerness to accomplish things together. You may be good at one thing but encouraging a teammate will also be a big help especially during deadlines.
Ask what they think. People love to be asked their opinion, so go out of your way to ask, “What do you think is missing from this report?” Then give the advice-giver a sincere thank you, even if the ideas are less than helpful.
Give credit where credit is due. Don’t withhold credit from deserving co-workers. Embrace the attitude that we all win together, and let others know when someone has done something above and beyond the call of duty on a project.
Always be considerate. You will never know what other people or a workmate is going through. Always be sympathetic to other people’s experience and a tap on their shoulder or simple “how are you” may mean a lot.
Here’s one for the boss: Always work at least as hard as anyone working with or for you. Make it clear that you would never ask anyone to do a level of work you wouldn’t be willing to take on yourself. 16
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Always be on time to show that you respect other people’s time. Done are the days when we reason out that Filipino time is part of our culture. As KMBI employees, we need to be punctual in reaching the centers to facilitate the weekly meetings, and set an example of showing courtesy to others by valuing their time.
Reference: https://www.rd.com/ advice/work-career/13-ways-to-be-abetter-coworker/
