How you carry yourself as an individual determines how you perform wherever you go; be it at work or at school or in the community. The quality of your performance determines the progress you make wherever you go and one of the places that requires such is the workplace. Do you want a promotion? Do you want that employee of the year reward? Do you want that monthly bonus given out to outstanding employees? Then this is for you. Here are some of the ways that you can become an outstanding employee.
Please note: This is applicable to employees from all industries.
Passionate energy is contagious, so don't be afraid to voice your opinions and bring up new ideas. Offer to help your colleagues and go a step beyond what is asked of you, though not in an obnoxious, showy way, of course. The rest of your team will enjoy working with you not only because you're a hard worker, but also because you inspire them to bring their best selves to the table.
"Going the extra mile for your employer can initiate innovative responses to problematic issues facing your company," reports leading search firm, BTI Consultants. "The results of your focus typically result in win-win situations.
Show interest in your co-worker’s personal and professional life
If your colleague just returned from vacation, ask how it went. Also, remember to follow up when your supervisor or teammates have an important interview or business meeting. Connecting with your boss on a personal level isn't a requirement, but it will make your job more enjoyable.
Develop your communication skills
Learning how to effectively communicate when a problem arises is crucial.
"Fear of confrontation is so overwhelming, but if you communicate boldly, more frequently, and honestly... and you're not afraid to work through conflict, you'll likely reduce your stress and be a better worker," says Lynn Taylor, national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant; How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job.
If your boss questions why an assignment is late, be confident and explain the reason why. It could be as simple as "something more urgent came up that you had to finish first," or "one of your colleagues needed help with a mission-critical project." The worst thing you can do in a situation like this is to just apologize without an explanation. You don't want your boss to think you're lazy, unable to perform your job, or don't care enough to communicate the reasons for the delay.
Always be punctual
Most of your problems at work would be avoided if you showed up to the office earlier than you currently do. One of the secrets to work and personal life balance, good relationships with your coworkers and promotions all rest on your ability to show up to work early. For example, if you show up to work an hour earlier than your coworkers, you will be able to operate without the interference of friends and the usual work environment noise that exists. In addition to that, superiors prefer seeing their employees arrive earlier than expected because it shows the level of seriousness that one has for his or her job.
Know what makes each individual on your team tick, and use that to motivate them.
Being great at your job is one thing, but if you can motivate others to do the same, you'll quickly become invaluable. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a leader, there are many ways to motivate someone. If you think about the employee everyone loves at your job, they most likely possess the skill to inspire people around them.
Do any of these techniques resonate with you? Do you have any you'd like to add to the list?
Article by Jeremy Goldman
Research and Compilation by Hlekwahle Maliro
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