10 Characteristics Necessary For Success (Mr. Rogers Style)
We are currently in a time when too much emphasis is placed on grades. Far too many graduating seniors believe that good grades lead to good jobs which leads to a good life. However, there are many other attributes necessary for success.
What is success? This post isn’t about equating $200,000 a year and success. This post is about helping people achieve their dreams and being able to look in the mirror. When we equate success and net worth, we set ourselves up for a miserable existence.
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10 Characteristics To Help You Succeed
Integrity
Several years ago, I was reading some “Help Wanted” notices on a job board. There was an interesting position, and under the section “Qualifications” it said something similar to the following:
“Qualifications necessary: Integrity. Everything else can be taught.”
Integrity is doing the right thing regardless of the outcome. Organizations want employees who do the right things just because they are right. If you are a person of integrity, your employer will respect you and entrust you with important jobs. When a person is trusted, they are allowed to progress within the organization.
Work Ethic
You must be able to work without someone watching over your shoulder. I know a person who works from home. She is required to log her activities every 8 minutes. I think this is a huge waste of time. 30 minutes of every day is spent logging activity. However, it highlights that some organizations question their employees’ ability to work without supervision. If you can take initiative and turn goals into action, that will be a tremendous value. Prove your ability to work independently and doors will open.
Self-Care
Quality businesses want employees who have a healthy life. You must take care of your home life because when there are crises at home, they often overflow into the workplace. Exercise, have a healthy diet, and improve your marriage – these are all acts of self-care.
Confidence
Pursue this characteristic too far and it quickly becomes a turn off – ego. However, when you are given a task, your supervisor wants to know that you feel confident to complete the tasks assigned. Confidence is contagious, so when you feel confident, those around you naturally draw their confidence from your own.
Commitment
Long gone are the days of working 35 years for an organization. However, employees do need to feel a sense of commitment to the success of the organization. When you ...
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