By Tom Terez
People who get along at work get more done and have more fun – and who doesn’t want that, right?
So scan this list, share it with colleagues, and bring it to life.
- Say what you mean, and mean what you say. There’s no substitute for authentic communication.
- Be less inclined to give advice – and more inclined to seek it.
- Resist the urge to jump to conclusions about people and their motives. Go to the source, get the facts, and then decide.
- Identify the biggest redeeming quality of that person who’s always driving you crazy. Keep it in mind the next time the two of you interact.
- When greeting a colleague, skip the mindless how-ya-doin’. Ask a question that shows genuine interest.
- Go out of your way to say thank you. Sincere appreciation is powerful stuff – it’s feedback, recognition, and respect all wrapped in one.
- If you’re overdue in showing gratitude, make up for lost time. Contact everyone who’s owed thanks, and let them know how much you appreciate their help.
- When credit and compliments come your way, spread them to all who helped. If you think you’re solely responsible for that honored achievement, think again.
- Promise only what you can deliver. If what you deliver falls short, explain why.
- When things go wrong, resist the urge to assign blame. It’s the system that usually fails, so fix the system, not the people.
- Widen your social circle. If you always go to lunch with the same group, invite someone new.
- Give a gift for no reason. If you work with nature lovers, order some plants or flowers. If the group has a chronic sweet tooth, get a few candy dishes and keep them full.
- When a rumor reaches your ear, let it go out the other.
- Step down from the treadmill of daily tasks and have an inefficient chat with a colleague. If it’s someone you rarely engage in conversation, all the better.
- Show interest in someone else’s interests. Okay, maybe you’re not dying to hear about Pat’s passion for stamp collecting, but Pat will be thrilled you asked.
- When you take a stand and later realize it’s the wrong stand, be honest enough to say so.
- Involve more people in weighing options and making decisions. There’s incredible brainpower all around you, so why not put it to work?
- If you tend to send e-mails to colleagues who are an easy walk away, give the computer a rest. Get up, walk over, and have a no-tech conversation.
- Try going a day without making judgments about people. Good luck – it’s tough!
- Don’t wait for kindness to come your way. Gandhi had it right: We must be the change we wish to see in the world.
Copyright 2017 Tom Terez
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