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Does it matter who’s sitting in your chair? (What is your unique contribution to the role and functions of your position?)
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Does it matter who’s sitting in your chair? (What is your unique contribution to the role and functions of your position?)
January 11th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
The unique contributions I bring to the role and functions of my position are optimism, not complaining or gossiping, getting along with everyone, saying “I would be happy to” when asked to complete a task or help someone out, and wearing a smile, not only on my face but in my voice. Also, making people feel they are important by spending time listening and not thinking about what I want to say as they are talking. To me, it’s all about making a positive connection. Because the life I touch is one that touches mine back.
January 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
That’s quite a profound insight about the lives you touch touching yours back. Thanks.
I’m a big believer in validating others’ contributions and value too. People are not commodities!
January 12th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I agree with you. I would not be where I am in life or at the current position I hold without the support and positive influence of the people I work for and with. I wish to be contagious in making connections even if it is only with a smile or a kind word. And then receiving whatever may come my way with an open mind and an open heart.
January 13th, 2009 at 9:45 am
I’ll be watching for your book, “Contagious Connections.”