Conversations
Season 1
by Shirley Lee
Authenticity Dear Boss, “Over on my personal blog, I defined authenticity as being the art of being genuine, real, Nona fide, true, etc…” Today, I want to tackle this topic on my professional side. Recently, I worked for an employer whose job description indicated that it was a fun work environment. Soon after I began working for this company, I learned that statement was quite deceiving. Working for that company was anything but fun. It was a highly intensive work environment where I was required to be physically active for my entire shift. For me, that translated to walking between 15-22 miles a day four days a week. Day one was always easy; day two was a bit challenging; day three was almost impossible; (by) day four, I was crying as I contemplated quitting week after week. I ended up with blisters on my feet and blood clots in my legs — I have the pictures to prove it. Even further, due to safety regulations, we were restricted from using our cellular devices and from wearing earbuds or headphones. Also, there were social restrictions due to COVID. This made powering through more of a challenge. I was left with my thoughts for the entire day. Which was both therapeutic and challenging. I was surprised that I lasted 5 months. Had the employer been more forthcoming, I would not have applied in the first place. Authenticity in our work environment is truly a fragile thing. Employers seek to hire, train, and retain highly competent employees. At times, their methods are more propagandize than genuine. On the flip side, employers tend to want to work for the best employers who offer a plethora of incentives in exchange for their services, as such, they too can be less forthcoming. For instance, I failed to disclose that I had previously sustained some physical injuries that limited my ability to perform to their expectations. Had I been more transparent, I wouldn’t have been hired. As I reflect over this topic. I realize that we would have less turnover if we had more authenticity on both sides. Well, I have a lot to say about this topic both personally and professionally. So, stay tuned! #keytosuccess #inspiration #motivation #hope #love #peace #spreadpositivity #positivity #quoteoftheday #quite #motivationdaily #simplyshirley
“Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” — A. A. Milne Dear Boss, This quote simplifies what we often complicate. I define organization as the thoughtful accommodation of things. Being organized is critical to our ability to be productive in our home/work life. Yet, it is an aspect of our lives that often gets overlooked. We want the end results without the inconvenience. That is why we go about our day without giving much consideration to the placement of what we produce or collect. The office supplies that we ordered, the files that we no longer need, the half eaten bag of chips... Everything gets pushed to the side for another time. We will get to it when we get to it, right? Right! As time progresses, we find ourselves inundated by a monstrosity of clutter. Tasks that should have been completed in a matter of minutes has taken hours. Items can no longer be retrieved because we do not know where they are. Instead of operating like a well tuned machine, we are likened unto an antiquated piece of equipment... Let me stop right here. The intended purpose of this Admin Moment was to encourage you to get to your spring cleaning. Instead, it is sounding like one of my tangents. Probably because disorganization is one of my pet peeves. I find it difficult to focus in such an environment. That is why the first thing that I do when tackling a new project is to organize the space. Everything else just seem to flow from there. If you are anything like me, you know of a few individuals who could use some organization in their life. Just so you know, not only can your admin organize your work life, we also have the capability to organize your home life. Until the next time, Enjoy your day on and with purpose!
“You can get people to work by using threats or by promising rewards.” - Joseph B. Wirthlin
“The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.” ~ Thomas Sowell
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” - Napoleon Hill
“Each blockage is a blockage. Each impasse is an impasse. You have to find a solution; there is no recipe that fits each one of them.” - Roberto Azevedo
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” - Helen Keller
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ‘Til your good is better and your better is best.” - St. Jerome
“We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly - spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.” - Susan L. Taylor