Most of us recognize that those little extra steps and efforts make all the difference. That last proofread before the email goes out, a follow-up call to a client to make sure they were satisfied and their needs met, that extra push to get the product out the door on time or, better yet, ahead of schedule. We know it's important but sometimes fall short for any of a variety of reasons, just excuses really.
The true professionals get the job done well every time by requiring more of themselves than their average peer. Anyone can do it but comparatively few go the extra mile consistently. Sometimes that extra mile doesn't take but a few minutes longer. "It's good enough" versus "I gave it everything." The difference is noticeable to others. Even just taking a moment to thank a co-worker for staying a little late to help you out, again a little detail but a really big deal in truth.
Consistency is important as well. Being superlative occasionally doesn't get it done in the larger picture. Work is more a marathon than a sprint really, although sprinting is sometimes required for sure. "What would I appreciate as a customer" is a good mindset to have when trying to decide how to fulfill your customers' needs. No one is perfect but we can always strive for greater excellence the next time out. It all comes down to what we choose to demand of ourselves. http://www.employmentlawman.com/monday-morning-musings.html
The true professionals get the job done well every time by requiring more of themselves than their average peer. Anyone can do it but comparatively few go the extra mile consistently. Sometimes that extra mile doesn't take but a few minutes longer. "It's good enough" versus "I gave it everything." The difference is noticeable to others. Even just taking a moment to thank a co-worker for staying a little late to help you out, again a little detail but a really big deal in truth.
Consistency is important as well. Being superlative occasionally doesn't get it done in the larger picture. Work is more a marathon than a sprint really, although sprinting is sometimes required for sure. "What would I appreciate as a customer" is a good mindset to have when trying to decide how to fulfill your customers' needs. No one is perfect but we can always strive for greater excellence the next time out. It all comes down to what we choose to demand of ourselves. http://www.employmentlawman.com/monday-morning-musings.html
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