This blog assumes that blind spots of power come with the CEO role no matter how good or true or well-intended you are. You can't afford to have them. So I give reminders of what I have seen in my experience to help you see. Or try to see. Monday morning practical tips will help you sharpen up and see what tweaks you and your blind spot. A little whack on the side of the head with your Monday morning coffee.
Monday, November 9, 2015
THE POWER OF JOY IN YOUR JOB
Living in the United States, I can't help but be aware of the presidential candidates. I'm not thrilled with any of them. But, I have noticed that I have a positive reaction to one characteristic regardless of politics. I like to see someone enjoy what they are doing. I like to see real smiles and pleasure in the process of those who are enjoying their campaign.
I hope, that as a top executive or CEO, that you love your job and that you let people know it. It is contagious and models exactly what you want--people who enjoy their work. It creates confidence even during very tough times. "If we have to struggle, then let's enjoy a good fight".
Joy does not mean foolishly happy. I 'enjoyed' many tough moments that gave me pride and joy such as running a high integrity, highly supportive elimination of jobs (and the people in them--you never eliminate just jobs) or a fair and square fight about strategic direction. I loved my job as EVP of Organizational Development and it showed.
Joy in a job is a magnet for all kinds of good things--energy, talent, resilience in down times, optimism and more enjoyment for others in their roles. If your joy in your job as a top executive is low, do something about it. Joylessness in the workplace is lethal
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