The Workplace
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8-10, maybe more! Those hours spent each day interacting with co-workers can be exciting, rewarding and educational. They may also be stressful, emotional and physically dangerous!
Fortunately... You can choose your work environment. NEVER allow yourself to forget this.
Who you work for, your interaction with peers, and your workplace ethics must be consistent with your guiding principles. If they are not, trouble will follow!
Seek workplace relationships that allow you to learn or teach. Form alliances with loyal associates and leaders. Healthy "outside" personal relationships may develop as a result.
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Workplace Vices
One person's vice... is another's fun! Like it or not... drinking after work, dating a co-worker and smoking have consequences if you allow them too! Don't assume that "personal choice" is the right answer to concerned managers, legal departments and gossiping peers. When you play in this world, expect criticism and unsolicited advice. How you are perceived will have an affect on your career. Act carelessly and people will assume you are reckless. Show poor judgment and they may show you the door. (full content)
Eating and the Workplace
Within most companies is an eating subculture. How do your co-workers celebrate success? How do they deal with stress? If pizza parties, a candy bowl and dinners out are part of your work environment, watch out! Unhealthy eating in the workplace and little time for exercise is a major health and lifestyle concern for many employees. (full content)
Increase your performance- Find a mentor.
Too often people associate mentoring with inexperience and underperformance, ignoring the more important benefit to strong performers. Top people have learned the basics. On their own they study, plan and improve. They learn to become self-sufficient and productive. Still, that "next level" seems all too elusive. (full article)
Increase your performance- Become a mentor.
Providing guidance to a peer or associate may actually enhance your own work performance and enjoyment. Managers hoping to induce leadership from experienced workers will frequently facilitate a mentor relationship with a new or struggling team member. (full article)
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