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Self-sufficiency can lead you to outcomes on your career path that you didn't plan for because self-sufficiency opens doors to opportunities you might not be aware of.
Self-sufficient: needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs. [also related to] emotionally and intellectually independent.
If you manage yourself successfully, no one else will need to manage you. They can guide you, support you, cheer you on – but they will have confidence you don’t need them. You can do a good job if left on your own.
If you are self-sufficient, you show up to meetings prepared: you’ve done whatever you needed to do to participate fully, you’ve managed any assigned tasks completely – without anyone reminding you, and you have what you need for the meeting. In short, people can count on you to do your part.
In leadership roles it’s especially important to model self-sufficiency so you can develop the same trait in others.
How is this related to your attitude? I’ve noticed a cycle some employees don’t recognize when they are in it. They depend on other people too much to get their work done. They require supervision to follow process. If left on their own, they waste time because they lack the discipline to stay focused.
This can result in the supervisor checking in more often than he/she might do with other employees. The employee notices and instead of wondering, “What have I done to make my supervisor think he/she needs to check up on me?” they are more likely think, “Geez, why am I being singled out?” and these thoughts can lead to defensive behaviors. Ultimately, these are the employees who are seen as having attitude issues and it surprises them because they don’t recognize their lack of self-sufficiency triggered the cycle that would eventually cause them confusion and frustration.
A lack of self-sufficiency can lead to coworkers feeling like they do more work than the person who doesn’t meet the basic standards of their job unless pushed by the supervisor to do so. This gap in self-awareness can lead these people to interview for supervisor positions and of course – they aren’t going to get the job because there is a perception they aren’t meeting the requirements of their current job, let alone take on more responsibility. And that leads to resentment, more misplaced behaviors, and so the cycle continues until hopefully the person realizes a change IN THEM is needed.
These people are sometimes the same people who take longer or more frequent breaks than others. They don’t have their act together at home, so they might come in late more often than other people, or miss more work days. They can be more stressed due to a lack of planning.
These people, without realizing it, can start to feel needy to the work team. Even people who typically don’t mind filling in or helping out, start to put up resistance toward these people.
Don’t be one of these people!
A good question to ask yourself is: now that my co-workers have gotten to know me, would they hire me again?
Being self-sufficient DOES NOT mean you don’t ask for help. It means you know when to ask for help. You know how to push your thoughts to the next level for new ideas, you’ve explored options, and you know who the best person is to help with the situation.
Get the book to learn more from this and all chapters! Subscribe to the Relatable Leader podcast to keep up your momentum and work in your highest potential!
Get Catherine Goggia’s book, “LIVE IT! Mastering Positive Attitude Habits, 15 Practical Tips for Managing Your Mindset,” on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/LIVE-Mastering-Positive-Attitude-Habits/dp/1534666923/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1491232688&sr=1-1&keywords=catherine+goggia+attitude
Does your role include responsibility for employee performance discussions? If so, those conversations just go a lot easier for you! Go to the Relatable Leaders website and send me your email request for the Performance Management Worksheet, a discussion tool that organizes all the key points of these important conversations.
Relatable Leader Website
To learn more about Catherine’s projects outside of her focus on leadership resources, see her website:
http://www.catherinegoggia.com/
My focus is training supervisors and managers, or front line employees who have the goal to promote to leadership some day. The time to start behaving like a leader is before you fill a leadership position. The information, tools, and resources shared in this podcast are designed to help you reach your highest potential in your career. I taught college level Business Communication and Employee Readiness courses for 15 years. Employees and students tell me my courses change their lives for the better, and my evaluations consistently rate me as an engaged and motivational speaker. I decided to produce a podcast in the effort to support a broader audience of people in higher levels of job satisfaction and productivity, as well as encourage people to find jobs for which they are a good fit.
Please and Thank you for *RATE & REVIEW* on iTunes and Stitcher – your review might inspire someone else to listen and receive the assist they need to be more successful in their job!
If you know anyone getting ready to start college, or even at a crossroads in life trying to put things back together in a positive way, I encourage you to give them my book, From Average Student to Academic Rock Star! This is my foundational college orientation available on Amazon in paperback. Set up like a workbook with action steps, this information has helped thousands of people get their goals on track. Some readers are purchasing it as a gift, and then deciding to keep it for themselves because of the life lessons addressed in the book. Check it out on Amazon!
From Average Student to Academic Rock Star!
If you use a technique from the podcast or find any information especially useful, please jump on over to my website at relatableleader.com and you can email me or post your feedback on twitter CatherineGoggia@goggia
#relatableleader
For additional information and tools to support your success, go to my website:
http://www.relatableleader.com/
Advance your job skills: schedule Individual Coaching Sessions with Catherine!
Purchase Books, Subscribe to Blog, Stay Connected!
Connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-goggia-771408ab/
Join our community on facebook! Like my business page:
https://www.facebook.com/interpersonalevolution/
and join our friends group:
https://www.facebook.com/catherinegoggiabutte
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By Catherine GoggiaSelf-sufficiency can lead you to outcomes on your career path that you didn't plan for because self-sufficiency opens doors to opportunities you might not be aware of.
Self-sufficient: needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs. [also related to] emotionally and intellectually independent.
If you manage yourself successfully, no one else will need to manage you. They can guide you, support you, cheer you on – but they will have confidence you don’t need them. You can do a good job if left on your own.
If you are self-sufficient, you show up to meetings prepared: you’ve done whatever you needed to do to participate fully, you’ve managed any assigned tasks completely – without anyone reminding you, and you have what you need for the meeting. In short, people can count on you to do your part.
In leadership roles it’s especially important to model self-sufficiency so you can develop the same trait in others.
How is this related to your attitude? I’ve noticed a cycle some employees don’t recognize when they are in it. They depend on other people too much to get their work done. They require supervision to follow process. If left on their own, they waste time because they lack the discipline to stay focused.
This can result in the supervisor checking in more often than he/she might do with other employees. The employee notices and instead of wondering, “What have I done to make my supervisor think he/she needs to check up on me?” they are more likely think, “Geez, why am I being singled out?” and these thoughts can lead to defensive behaviors. Ultimately, these are the employees who are seen as having attitude issues and it surprises them because they don’t recognize their lack of self-sufficiency triggered the cycle that would eventually cause them confusion and frustration.
A lack of self-sufficiency can lead to coworkers feeling like they do more work than the person who doesn’t meet the basic standards of their job unless pushed by the supervisor to do so. This gap in self-awareness can lead these people to interview for supervisor positions and of course – they aren’t going to get the job because there is a perception they aren’t meeting the requirements of their current job, let alone take on more responsibility. And that leads to resentment, more misplaced behaviors, and so the cycle continues until hopefully the person realizes a change IN THEM is needed.
These people are sometimes the same people who take longer or more frequent breaks than others. They don’t have their act together at home, so they might come in late more often than other people, or miss more work days. They can be more stressed due to a lack of planning.
These people, without realizing it, can start to feel needy to the work team. Even people who typically don’t mind filling in or helping out, start to put up resistance toward these people.
Don’t be one of these people!
A good question to ask yourself is: now that my co-workers have gotten to know me, would they hire me again?
Being self-sufficient DOES NOT mean you don’t ask for help. It means you know when to ask for help. You know how to push your thoughts to the next level for new ideas, you’ve explored options, and you know who the best person is to help with the situation.
Get the book to learn more from this and all chapters! Subscribe to the Relatable Leader podcast to keep up your momentum and work in your highest potential!
Get Catherine Goggia’s book, “LIVE IT! Mastering Positive Attitude Habits, 15 Practical Tips for Managing Your Mindset,” on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/LIVE-Mastering-Positive-Attitude-Habits/dp/1534666923/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1491232688&sr=1-1&keywords=catherine+goggia+attitude
Does your role include responsibility for employee performance discussions? If so, those conversations just go a lot easier for you! Go to the Relatable Leaders website and send me your email request for the Performance Management Worksheet, a discussion tool that organizes all the key points of these important conversations.
Relatable Leader Website
To learn more about Catherine’s projects outside of her focus on leadership resources, see her website:
http://www.catherinegoggia.com/
My focus is training supervisors and managers, or front line employees who have the goal to promote to leadership some day. The time to start behaving like a leader is before you fill a leadership position. The information, tools, and resources shared in this podcast are designed to help you reach your highest potential in your career. I taught college level Business Communication and Employee Readiness courses for 15 years. Employees and students tell me my courses change their lives for the better, and my evaluations consistently rate me as an engaged and motivational speaker. I decided to produce a podcast in the effort to support a broader audience of people in higher levels of job satisfaction and productivity, as well as encourage people to find jobs for which they are a good fit.
Please and Thank you for *RATE & REVIEW* on iTunes and Stitcher – your review might inspire someone else to listen and receive the assist they need to be more successful in their job!
If you know anyone getting ready to start college, or even at a crossroads in life trying to put things back together in a positive way, I encourage you to give them my book, From Average Student to Academic Rock Star! This is my foundational college orientation available on Amazon in paperback. Set up like a workbook with action steps, this information has helped thousands of people get their goals on track. Some readers are purchasing it as a gift, and then deciding to keep it for themselves because of the life lessons addressed in the book. Check it out on Amazon!
From Average Student to Academic Rock Star!
If you use a technique from the podcast or find any information especially useful, please jump on over to my website at relatableleader.com and you can email me or post your feedback on twitter CatherineGoggia@goggia
#relatableleader
For additional information and tools to support your success, go to my website:
http://www.relatableleader.com/
Advance your job skills: schedule Individual Coaching Sessions with Catherine!
Purchase Books, Subscribe to Blog, Stay Connected!
Connect with me on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-goggia-771408ab/
Join our community on facebook! Like my business page:
https://www.facebook.com/interpersonalevolution/
and join our friends group:
https://www.facebook.com/catherinegoggiabutte