So here you go! Here is my attempt at defining some of the rules that I have developed over the years for myself that have helped me. No, I am not where I would like to be career-wise, but I try to make sure that I adhere to these rules. There are more of course, but I've limited them to my Top 10. I encourage you to develop your own set of work rules for your job and for life!
DEVELOP YOUR OWN SET OF WORK RULES
SHEDRICK’S WORKMAN CREED
1. Always put forth work and effort that is
pleasing to God, adheres to your job responsibilities, and representative of a
good work effort.
2. Always treat people fairly and with the
respect they deserve as a human being.
3. Always try to develop “relational”
experiences with co-workers and superiors that show them that they are more
than “just a number.”
4. Always try to handle problems that fall
under your realm of responsibility within a timely manner.
5. Always deliver what you have promised, and
when you cannot, immediately explain to the individual “why”, re-evaluate the
request, and give a realistic timeframe for a response.
6. Always allow people time to develop and be
willing to confront poor development issues within others and yourself honestly.
7. Always deal with conflict at the earliest
convenience.
8. Always respect the authority of those over
you and the roles of individuals with whom you have contact with.
9. Always ask for feedback about your work
performance from superiors and co-workers with an emphasis on improvement.
10. Always ask for and require the amount of
pay that is applicable to your work responsibilities. Never accept less.
