You Can’t Shrink Your Way to Greatness
On October 21, 2009 in Uncategorized
This is classic Tom Peters wisdom. In fact, no one says it better than he so here goes, “If your strategy is to lie low, do your job, follow instructions, and hope nobody notices you, (a) nobody will ever notice you, and (b) you are actually increasing the chances of something bad happening. If, on the other hand, you develop a reputation as the person who is always pushing the envelope, challenging the organization to go to the next level, and using your influence to get good stuff done, you’ve got the world’s best job security.� This is from the chapter (written by Tom Peters), “What, Exactly, Are You Afraid Of,� in the great book, The Big Moo, edited by Seth Godin.
Today, it is time to show up, step up and stand out in the workplace. In a down economy, if you look to hide, they will find you and downsize you…because you aren’t adding great value.
But if you look to visibly make a difference – know the needs and direction of the company and add great value – know the needs of customers and respond in an extraordinary way – then there is room for you. You are a contributor. You are a value builder.
Show up ready to make a difference. Step up to bigger things by working in areas that use your talents and strengths. Stand out by contributing true value – value from the company’s perspective. Fired Up! employees never shy away, hide or go unnoticed – they are focused on greatness. Commit today to create and live a “Get Fired Up! Plan.�
For more, go to www.LiveFiredUp.com and click on the Job Seekers and Employees link.
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