One of the most difficult conversations I had at work was about a year ago, when my manager hesitantly told me that I was being too vocal about my faith. I wasn't sure what to make of this, but this did get me (re)thinking about what it means to be a witness in the workplace.
Fast forward to July 2012--I'm at Ford World Headquarters, listening to Alan Mulally share about key principles he used to lead his company in recent years. He accredited much of the company's success on their new motto--Go Further. Ford believes that by going further than what they are expected to provide, customers will be satisfied. Every Ford engineer, businessman, and employee also looks for opportunities to go further than what they are asked to do in their role--it's the second mile principle we're familiar with from Matthew 5.
Being Christ-like at the workplace embodies many different qualities, but this year God has been teaching me how to be a servant to my co-workers by going beyond what I'm asked to do. Forecasting others' next steps and needs has been the very kind of challenge that's kept me on my toes, no matter how menial the task. Doing everything without grumbling or complaining has somehow set me apart too.
Unlike years past, I'm not doing these things to get promoted or to receive a favorable rating--I just want to serve my managers and peers because.. that's what blesses me. Being helpful is so helpful--I love it!
Being Christ-like at the workplace embodies many different qualities, but this year God has been teaching me how to be a servant to my co-workers by going beyond what I'm asked to do. Forecasting others' next steps and needs has been the very kind of challenge that's kept me on my toes, no matter how menial the task. Doing everything without grumbling or complaining has somehow set me apart too.
Unlike years past, I'm not doing these things to get promoted or to receive a favorable rating--I just want to serve my managers and peers because.. that's what blesses me. Being helpful is so helpful--I love it!
"..obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to win their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." -Colossians 4:22-24Jesus thank you for setting an example for me to follow, on what it means to serve people. Help me to help others, and to bless them by meeting their needs!
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