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Discover
what gives some people the edge in the workforce. Do you know anyone that is a star performer in our organization…always
ready to go to the next level? Have you ever wondered
just WHAT is their secret to staying a peak performer?
Look around your
workplace and seek those individual who have those special
traits and abilities that make them get noticed. Take
a pad and write down the things that you admire about
them the most. It may be their "sunny" disposition
that they keep when things are rough. Or, it just might
be their ability to stay focused during an entire project.
Or maybe, it their posture,
their voice, or the way they look at you and focus on every
word that you or someone else says. Look at their dress, it
may not be GQ or they may not be a fashion plate, but their
ability to dress professionally and the combination of these
other abilities give these people the edge. They are truly
employees that bosses love!
Here are a few of
their secrets:
- First, they have goals
and they stick with them until completion.
- They have great communication
skills.
- They are thinkers.
These people listen and generate ideas and suggestions that
increase their company's products or services.
- Star Performers value
diversity.
- They are not afraid
to say, I don't understand". It saves valuable time
and energy.
- They are not "town
hall" gossipers. If you don't like something that is
said, approach the person in a one-on-one environment. Don't
wait until it boils up inside of you, and "talk behind"
someone's back.
- They are not afraid
to admit mistakes.
- They follow codes
of ethics set aside for company employees. They are trustworthy
and honest.
- Finally, they follow
the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you.
So, the next time you
want to get noticed as a peak or star performer in the workplace,
follow these tips. It will certainly give you the edge in
the workplace.
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