Developing the attitudes of successful employees - 18 February 2016 “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful” 1 Corinthians 4:2 John 4:34 – 37; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9; 15:58; Hebrews 6:10,12

ADDING VALUE TO MY ORGANISATION You Boss Peer 2 Subordinates Peer 1 The employee who answers the question: “how do I add value to my organisation?” effectively will have the best attitudes at work. He will: Add value to his boss Positively influence his peers and subordinates Contribute across functions and departments Have influence upwards

ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE Add value to: Your boss: go beyond the job description; be proactive and innovative. Deliver on your commitments and KPI’s. Be disciplined and diligent. Your Colleagues: proactively offering solutions to problems and taking responsibility for mistakes. Be a team player. Show interest in life of others. Across functions and departments: build good relationships. Be flexible and versatile. Create solutions that others can use. Your Subordinates: Be polite. Motivate, coach and inspire. Lead by example. Upwards (the organisation): positive outlook and integrity. Regularly learn something new and implement it. Strive for excellence! – “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men”. Proverbs 22:29.

7 WAYS TO ADD VALUE POWER PASSION PRUDENCE PRESTIGE PROTECTION PROWESS You lead POWER You connect with emotion PASSION You communicate with care PRUDENCE You set the standard PRESTIGE You protect the details PROTECTION You bring the creativity PROWESS You preserve the loyalty PIETY

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Job search Applications & interview Social and online networking Work experience Training Value Interests Strengths Personality Ambitions Create Your Future Know Yourself Plan Your Actions Explore Your Options Decision making Goal Setting Prioritizing tasks Reality check Industry Trends Occupational Research Career Options

Search Stay up-to-date SEEING POSSIBILITIES Be inquisitive Dream big Don’t be intimidated by the successes of others. Don’t be deceived by the pessimism of your peers. “If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth”. Mark 9:23 Ask your manager for training opportunities. Show interest in learning new skills and technologies. Search the internet for developments in your field. Knowledge is power! Read the career profile and success stories of other people. Register with recognized groups and associations in your area of interest. Dream big Search Be inquisitive Stay up-to-date

SEIZING POSSIBILITIES Be diligent in your current job like Joseph. - “Until the time of his word came: the Lord tried him”. Psalm 105:19. Don’t wait for opportunities; grab them! A good opportunity might be right in front of your eyes and you might not be able to see it. The opportunities could be internal (e.g. training or growth within your company) or external (e.g. external training or a job at another company). Trust in the Lord. Let Him direct your steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 Have a positive influence on your colleagues. Contribute significantly to the success of your employer and company.

Opportunities Online Courses (coursera.org) Certification programs Education Company training Promotion or new position New Job Entrepreneurship

HANDLING CHALLENGES & DISSAPOINTMENTS

HANDLING CHALLENGES & DISSAPOINTMENTS Learn from your failures. See every disappointment as a stepping stone to victory. Rise up, look and live! Be open to criticism. Accept them gracefully and improve. Go deeper with God. Encourage yourself with the word of God. Make prayer your secret weapon. Build friendships. Partner with people who can help you. Focus on the ultimate goal. “this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. I press toward the mark for the prize…”. Philippians 4:13-14

TIME TO PRAY!