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.
" Can kindness be part of a successful professional strategy? "
ReplyDeleteYES! All business boils down to providing solutions to other people's problems and then monetizing it. So yes, kindness can be part of a successful professional strategy / business plan. In fact it's one of the main reasons why some one will choose to spend more for the same product that they could buy some where else for less. (The previous comment is my solely my opinion. Neither this blog nor its owner is responsible for the content of my comment.)