- Do I work for an organization whose mission and methods I respect?
- Does my boss authentically advocate for me?
- Am I afforded sufficient variety in my day?
- Is the work I do meaningful?
- Do I feel valued and appreciated for all the work that I do?
Special thanks to Mark C. Crowley and his article in Fast Company.
Look at the words that stand out....Mission. Advocate. Variety. Meaningful. Valued and appreciated.
The ability to share news and information through social media is spreading great stories like this one. There is an assault on the methods of the past that lead to dissatisfaction in the workplace. People are demanding change. Only then will the leaders follow.
Thanks for sharing, Michael. I read the entire article on Fast Company thanks to your link. I'd love to find more articles on business leaders who espouse these principles. Unfortunately, too often we hear about influential CEOs whose methods are antithetical to fostering worker satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteKim - Nice to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it. I find these articles refreshing after reading the book Start With Why. The book focuses on the importance of knowing why you do what you do. Few companies are able to pull everyone together under a common cause or belief. Most use watered down mission statements that sound generic.
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