The Path of Least ResistanceWritten by Nan S. Russell
I spend a bit of time on airplanes. So, I was surprised by what I observed on a regional jet. Yes, it was holiday travel. Yes, flight was overbooked. Yes, infrequent and tired travelers were creating challenges for only stewardess. Still, she saw small boy, no more than eight, seated in exit row next to his grandfather. She chose to ignore him, wishing and hoping her safety message stating a person must be over fifteen to sit in exit row would fix it. Maybe she didn't want hassle of trying to reseat passengers on an already late flight. Maybe she was tired, too. Who knows?What I do know is that despite safety implications of her decision, she chose path of least resistance that day. And she's not alone. Many people take that path at work. They choose easier way rather than doing what needs to be done. But, path of least resistance leads away from winning at working. You'll be on that path if you turn a blind eye to something you know needs solving but you don't want to address it or "rock boat;" or you let a mistake pass your desk for someone else to catch and fix because it's too complicated or time-consuming; or you ignore a difficult person or a recurring problem because you don't want to create unpleasantness or deal with conflict; or you pass off a poor performer to another department rather than face difficult conversation; or you resolve customer complaint without calling out or solving bigger issues behind it.
| | Build a Success Team Within Your Job SearchWritten by Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A.
BUILD A SUCCESS TEAM WITHIN YOUR JOB SEARCH The concept of a success team is a great concept devised by Barbara Sher of: WISHCRAFT book fame. Here's how I think a success team can be a splendid idea in a job search. 1. Gather everyone you know to meet with you to discuss your plans. 2. Make it a fun gathering. It could be a coffee time; a dinner out; a potluck. Ask people to help you decide time and place. 3. When you invite people, make it clear what you expect of them. The purpose is to support you with ideas and enthusiasm. You should also make it clear that this is a short term project. A project that will end when you get a job.
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