TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
COMPETITORS CAN BE FRIENDS TOO!
Our work life is filled with many challenges – deadlines, product or service errors, budgets, and sometimes people!
Choose to see all things and circumstances that appear to initially be obstacles to our success as springboards to our own improvement. Even competitors – who most often challenge us to be better at what service or product we provide – can become colleagues and friends.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
SHARE EXPERTISE, TIME, YOURSELF!
Throughout the work day, find time to both ‘give and receive’ time and expertise.
Listen well, then share something that will help the other – a new idea or relevant experience. In making the other's need our own, we can ease each other's burdens and help create a workplace animated by a culture of service and giving.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
FIRST TO HELP OTHERS!
If we see someone who is temporarily struggling on a deadline, a task or a difficult circumstance, jump right in without considering the personal cost.
Sometimes, offering assistance at just the right time can make all the difference in a company’s performance. And, who knows, it might be contagious, and we may end up benefiting from help the next time around. That’s how it works in a work environment where people don’t keep score.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
VALUE EVERY PERSON, EVERY IDEA!
Through work, we come in close contact with many different people – from co-workers to clients, vendors, the delivery person, and support staff.
No matter what position someone has in or outside the company, everyone is important to its success. Respect and understanding can be felt in each moment we interact, whether in person, on the telephone, or by email. Be sure that every person we meet today knows they are important and contributes to the success of the company!
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS EVERY DAY
In the busyness of each work day, find the time to get to know colleagues, clients, service providers and the local community too!
Growing in knowledge and understanding of one another helps break down barriers that prevent us from creating a workplace of shared responsibility. With these personal relationships come the motivations to give that 'something extra' of oneself and to truly help one another.
TODAY'S ASSIGNMENT
SUPPORT WITH ACTIONS, NOT JUST WORDS!
Nothing speaks louder than someone lending a helping hand at a critical moment.
Stopping to carry something, opening a door, commenting on an email, suggesting a new strategy, or staying after to cleanup our work area – all these are the ‘little things’ that bring about work place harmony and efficiency. Every job is everybody’s job! Don't just ‘think’ about being helpful, make the move, and see the wonderful things that can happen!
“The woman next to our store was sweeping her steps when I came in this morning. I told her we were lucky to be located right next to such a welcoming place.” (Argentina)
“Today I listened to my secretary describe another way to format my report, and it made all the difference. Everyone liked the new look!” (Italy)
“Someone else was loading the trucks for a client delivery, and I grabbed one of the boxes on my way out.” (Portugal)
“Our company kitchen needed cleaning, so today at lunch, I washed the dishes and took out the trash. Everyone was happy when they saw the results.” (Brazil)
“I listened to our IT (Information Technology) guy while he was fixing my computer, and found out his son had surgery yesterday. When he left, I told him I would keep his son in my thoughts and prayers.” (Philippines)
“When I found out my competitor had won a project we both had written proposals for, I called to congratulate her. She was surprised to hear from me. She shared her approach and it gave me an idea for our next project.” (United States)