Changelings

I don't know about you, but change always throws me. For example, if I am at work and find out that a component in my design has a delivery time that is unacceptable, I usually get cranky. And usually with the messenger. I usually come up with all these reasons why this is a valid thing for me to be upset about, but it is really not a huge deal. I know an EP (exceptional people/person) who handles change really well. If they are planning on watching my kids, and we call up and say we need them to watch a little longer a little later (by little I mean a lot) this EP just says 'okay, sounds good'. We have pulled that stunt and then called back a little before we were supposed to be done, tell them that we are going to be another hour late, and this EP remains good about it.

     Or there is another EP, who gets told that something needs to change or be done, quickly and without warning, and they will get right after it with no visible sign that they are bothered.

     Maybe this will help you get what I mean. My brain is a one track mind. (Not talking about that, grow up) 

     Actually, it's more of a freight train. Once it gets going, I can get a lot done, but switching that train to a different track is rarely smooth, and I usually achieve combustion. If I am lucky, I don't totally wreck. I envy the less volatile EP who changes the track, but doesn't lose it. To add insult to injury, these people can usually get back to what they were working on before the change, and don't seem to lose any steam at all. (I scowl at those people, and occasionally throw things. Maturely)

Success

You've heard about that successful entrepreneur who has made millions by the time they were 28, is aggressively outgoing and has a financial future brighter than the sun. I ask myself; Are the rest of us failures because we aren't wealthy beyond reason and constantly passionate about our job?
I recently went on a business trip wherein I was given, and took, the opportunity to read half of a self-help (hush--no judging) book. It's called The Art of Work, by Jeff Goins. (And yes, I do intend to finish it, so hush again)
Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Work-Proven-Discovering/dp/0718022076
He's an entrepreneur who quit a fairly promising career to become a writer. He does not focus on what career will be most lucrative. He does write about finding your calling in life, the career that you were meant to do, or rather the best fit for you based upon your skills, life experience and interest. I got the book to help me find the courage and direction for my career. The problem is..........I realized, from my reading and pondering........that I'm currently doing it. The job in which capacity I am currently in, is the job that I was made for. I'm not saying predestined, but my life experiences, skills, work ethic and interests are very well utilized where I am. It is possible that another job may be even better at some point in the future, but it is nice to think that at least some part of my job I can find satisfying.

Too bad I don't play well with others. Therein lies my biggest struggle as an employee.

I pose this question: Can kindness be part of a successful professional strategy? I have an opinion/theory already, but would like unbiased input.