He had us close our eyes, and he told us to remain as relaxed as we could without losing touch with the people in front of us. He gently pushed us one by one. We all felt that as one person moved, the entire group was affected and moved, too, thereby proving his point that the spine was a unit and worked because each level did its part. When one level fails, the rest of the spine is affected.
When it comes to work, we all have our role in the organization. Performing this duty is the key to the success of the whole. Any individual who tries to go off on his or her own leaves the rest of the unit with responsibilities it was never meant to have, and, as a result, breakdown begins. In our spine this can work for years, but with time the joints begin to fail and become debilitated. When the problem becomes too large, it can travel and affect other areas. Small problems with a single individual can actually lead to large problems for the group.
It is easy to find faults in others. The problem is that when you are spending your time worrying about someone else, you are not fulfilling your role. When your attention is on others, you cannot perform your role, and you become just as responsible for the group’s failure.
When looking to advance or find a great job, the first step is to identify what link the company is looking for. To do this, try calling the office and simply asking some of the current employees. There may be others in the organization that understand the mission of the facility and can share with you some challenges the organization has been having. The more information you can find out about the mission of the facility and the particulars of the job, the better. In a nutshell, do your homework.
One of my patients is the superintendent of a large school district in my area. I was recently asking her what my best friend needed to do to get a job as a principal in her district. She told me that she often interviews several candidates with excellent references and credentials. She told me she likes to hire the ones who separate themselves by demonstrating a unique quality that would specifically help the school they are applying for. She recommended people come with a power point presentation describing what they have learned about the job, stating the strengths and weaknesses and how they will fill the role. Specifically, identify the actual steps that you will take to make the organization stronger and explain why you are the only one capable of successfully completing the tasks.
Put your full attention on your job. Become the best at your role and perfect the position. Instead of worrying about what everyone else is doing, stay focused on what you do. Keep your link strong. The simple fact is that if everyone does this, there will be no breakdowns. For your own well-being, when you consistently fulfill your role, your bosses will take note. As the owner of a few businesses, it has been easy for me to see the strong links and the weak ones. I have always made sure the strong were well taken care of and the weak ones were removed. My businesses have flourished, and your career will too!
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