For years, I’ve conducted new employee orientations and have shared with new-hires the core values I’ve observed that make for a stand-out person. I believe operating by these principles will bring you a higher level of influence, impact, and satisfaction.
So here goes … “Dave’s Top 10 Traits of Success”:
1. Diligence. Work hard. Exceed expectations. Go the extra mile. Give more than you take.
2. Initiative. Don’t wait to be told what to do. Look for the need and meet it. Find ways to increase your value. Be a problem solver.
3. Resourcefulness. Find alternative ways around the mountain. Be an independent thinker. Figure things out on your own.
4. Humility. Don’t take the glory for yourself. Share your success with others. Recognize your dependence on God and others. Live in reality.
5. Be teachable. Stay open to new ways of doing things. Don’t rely on past experience alone. Your way may not always be the best way.
6. Believe the best in others. Be a “glass half-full” kind of person. Look for ways to affirm others. Be an encourager. Assume the best in people.
7. Choose not to be offended. Don’t let others’ actions, opinions, or attitudes derail you. Don’t live with an offense, and don’t pick up another’s offense. Move on.
8. Stay motivated. Find ways to stay charged up. Set goals and move toward them. Don’t wait for circumstances to be ideal in order to remain positive.
9. Have integrity. Keep your word. Do what you say you’ll do. Be trustworthy with responsibility. Keep confidences. Don’t gossip. Show up on time.
10. Don’t depend solely on yourself. A person who understands his or her need for God and looks to God for direction is wiser and stronger than the person trying to prove something to others. Even Jesus did what he saw his Father doing and lived to bring glory to God.
Well, there you have it. Dave’s top 10 traits for success. I hope you found something of value to chew on. Until next time . . .
CLIENT SNAPSHOT
In their book, When Leaders Live Together, Larry and Devi Titus share some helpful advice on how two leaders can have a successful marriage. They also started a video series based off the book that will compel you to take a survey of the dynamics of your family life and to find out “what creates deeper, more meaningful relationships.”
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