Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Where Do You Want To Be? On the Sidelines or In the Game?

Let's Walk Into the Stadium

If you are a sports fan, then this is the time of year that offers you many options to satisfy your hobby. We are right in the midst of the baseball playoffs, in full swing of the NFL and college football seasons, and right around the corner, hockey season begins, along with college and NBA basketball.

Now, Let's Step Into Your Workplace

As a child, most of us growing up were on the sidelines and someone was assigned captain to pick the teams before the start of the game.

After high school, we had the choice of our careers and what arena we wanted to play in.

The question is, are you on the sidelines, following the leaders, movers and shakers of the profession you've chosen, or are you participating in the game?

Your Defining Moment

The truth is, we are in the game. We all participate and add value to our organization with our own unique skills and expertise. The challenge is whether or not you add value every day.

Do you look at different ways of adding value to your organization? When was the last time you added significant value that made a real difference to the bottom line?

As you look back over your career, write down three (3) accomplishments that were defining moments in your life and then start planning for the next one.

You're a winner - just keep proving it!