Sweeping Up WormsWritten by Nan S. Russell
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I learned that lesson as a senior manager involved in a start-up company. One afternoon, president saw me stapling information sheets in a conference room. After saying good-bye to his guest he came back and asked, "Nan, what are you doing?" After explaining why meeting a FedEx pickup was critical to an important corporate initiative and number of people working to meet it, he offered to help. People who are ego-detached recognize that best use of their time and talent can vary in moment. I used to marvel at colleagues of mine, other Vice Presidents, who delayed getting something to their boss because their executive assistant was gone for day and it needed copying. I'm not talking about stuff that can and should wait. It's those late night meetings when boss says he'd like to review something that night and he needs a copy. Ego-detached people go to copier, copy it and walk copy back to their boss, regardless of title. It's how best they can serve at moment. If you want to be winning at working, don't let your ego dictate your actions, let situation. Don't be afraid to sweep up worms from time to time. And don't be afraid to serve. As Tolstoy put it, "The vocation of every man and woman is to serve other people." That's ego-detached. (c) 2004 Nan S. Russell. All rights reserved.
Sign up to receive Nan's free biweekly eColumn at www.winningatworking.com. Nan Russell has spent over twenty years in management, most recently with QVC as a Vice President. Currently working on her first book, Nan is a writer, columnist, small business owner, and instructor.
| | What Everybody Ought To Know About How To Change Their Career or Profession and Still Survive And Thrive In The 21st CenturyWritten by Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
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Therefore, to survive and thrive in 21st century, Dr. Waitley we jump on "entrepreneur reality". There are many opportunities available, and I’m sure your email is bombarded daily with such unsolicited “opportunities”; however, I encourage you to look carefully for one that offers you opportunity for your state of mind, your state of health, and your state of lifestyle to accelerate in fast-forward to a level enjoyed only by those who become CEOs of their own lives. They are ones who go from employees to owners and from victim of change to victors of change. They are ones who are truly maximizing their potential. I further suggest that you look closer at opportunities that offer you opportunity to: * Protect The Future Of Your Family; * Be Recognized As An Authority; * Get Rid Of Aches And Pains; * Gain Freedom From Worry; * Renew Vigor And Energy; * Have Security In Old Age; * Express Your Personality; * Live a Healthy Lifestyle; * Be Among The Leaders; * Be First At Something;* Replace The Obsolete; * Overcome Obstacles; * Avoid Physical Pain;* Enjoy Exotic Tastes; * Be Your Own Boss; * Make Work Easier; * Win Advancement; and * Be A Good Parent. Remember: When you maximize your career potential, everyone wins. When you don’t, we all lose. © Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW, Management Consultant and Trainer, conducts seminars, lectures, and writes articles on his theme: "... helping you maximize your potential." For a more information and a free health assessment, go to http://eagibbs.Usana.com, or email him at eagibbs@ureach.com.
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