What do all these folks have in common?An individual in recovery. An individual who impacted her life in very positive ways. She has set an example for others, despite the challenges of her and those around her. An aspiring community leader. A future mental health clinician. All work together in an extremely empowering work environment. They work together to perform very mundane tasks. The special energy is this office comes from the head of the office. He empowers his employees to be their best- within their assigned office tasks. Often- this positive feeling may last beyond the office space. Results included motivated employees and high production.
How does one get such high production rates from such a diverse team?
Treat people like they are somebody- Do we ever treat people or refer to them in ways that will cause them to grow? Can an individual struggling with weight loss appreciate being treated as if sheâs met her goal? Can a child with behavior issues be spoken to like a âgood boy,â so he views himself as such? Can a grad student be referred to as a professional? What are the implications of being treated as such?
Find something nice to say- Did you ever tell the receptionist that her job is probably one of the most important jobs in the clinic? She/heâs the first one individuals see when they come into an office. Did you ever notice how hard someone worked? When interacting with people- take a moment to notice one positive thing about them. Everyone has something to accomplish
Raise the bar- Find something positive and empowering about even the most mundane tasks. With the right perspective- any individual can feel elevated. Because the sanitation picked up your garbage- you can enjoy a clean yard.
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