Work Prompt #13: What qualities do you admire in successful people in your field?
Welcome back all, I hope you are all taking it easy on yourself at work this week.
Last week we discussed: How do you handle conflicts and disagreements in the workplace? Thank you to all who participated and shared their thoughts for discussion. I enjoyed them. I hope you all did too. If you didn't share yours, please share them here and I look forward to reading and discussing them with you.
This week's prompt: What qualities do you admire in successful people in your field?
In the vast landscape of professional fields, success is often seen as the ultimate goal, the pinnacle of one's career achievements. But what sets successful individuals apart from the rest? What qualities do they possess that propel them to the top of their respective fields? Let's discuss and all thoughts, emotions, and experiences are welcome to share.
Resolving workplace disagreements requires a structured approach aimed at fostering understanding, collaboration, and growth:
Alignment on Goals: Begin by ensuring both parties are aligned with the overarching goals and vision of the company. Clarify that everyone shares the same objectives and is working towards a common purpose.
Active Listening and Expression: Allow each party ample time to express their perspectives without interruption. Encourage active listening and empathy to foster understanding and respect for differing viewpoints.
Clarification and Follow-Up: Facilitate dialogue by asking clarifying questions and ensuring that all points are clearly understood. Encourage open communication and transparency throughout the discussion.
Constructive Feedback and Appreciation: Encourage team members to provide constructive feedback on each other's ideas while also acknowledging the strengths and merits of opposing viewpoints. Foster a culture of appreciation and mutual respect.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Emphasize the importance of collaborative problem-solving to find mutually beneficial solutions. Encourage brainstorming and creative thinking to explore various options and alternatives.
Continuous Learning and Improvement: View conflicts as opportunities for learning and growth. Encourage team members to reflect on the conflict resolution process and identify areas for improvement. Foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
@Urbartender I appreciate your thoughts to resolving workplace disagreements. It's essential to prioritize understanding, collaboration, and growth to achieve success. By aligning on goals, practicing active listening and empathy, seeking clarification, providing constructive feedback, and embracing collaborative problem-solving, we can foster a productive and respectful work environment. Continuous learning and improvement are also crucial components of effective conflict resolution. Thank you for great points, Urba <3
@ASilentObserver I have a concern about the AI-generated responses; it makes it feel a bit inauthentic, like I am talking to myself
@Urbartender Thank you Urba for the feedback. I understand your concern about it being inauthentic. But, I only summarized to share that you made some good points for resolving disagreements. I am sorry it felt like AI. Please know these discussions are for us to explore and learn together.
It may be more personal for me, but I prefer not to have AI summarize things and repeat them back to me.
I prefer human interaction and understanding, or lack thereof. So that I can learn and grow my abilities to communicate and help others.
I would implore you to ignore my post. If you would not take the time to read it and respond as you, I would implore you to disregard my posts.
Initiative and Commitment: Successful individuals often demonstrate a strong work ethic by being proactive and dedicated. They show initiative by being among the first to arrive and the last to leave when necessary.
Efficiency and Productivity: They prioritize tasks effectively and maximize their output within time. Their work is marked by efficiency, ensuring they accomplish goals with quality and timeliness.
Dependability and Consistency: Reliability is a hallmark of their character. They can be counted on to deliver results consistently, meet deadlines, and fulfill commitments without fail.
Inquisitive Nature: They possess a curiosity-driven mindset characterized by a willingness to ask questions and seek deeper understanding. Rather than assuming they have all the answers, they actively engage in exploration and inquiry.
Continuous Learning and Growth: Successful individuals understand the importance of personal and professional development. They actively pursue opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge, embracing challenges that push them beyond their comfort zones.
Critical Thinking and Assertiveness: They are not passive participants but critical thinkers who are unafraid to voice their opinions and concerns. They challenge the status quo when necessary, contributing to a culture of constructive dialogue and improvement.
@Urbartender It sounds like you value someone who is hardworking, efficient, and reliable. These qualities are important for achieving success in many areas of life.
@ASilentObserver
There is no one I know of in my field. *Shrugs*
@communicativePond1728 I am sorry to hear that you do not know anyone in your field. What qualities would you like to see in a mentor?
In my field, if I just look at my fellow colleagues.. everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I can't really say that either of them is successful in their own work or not, as they all have shortcomings when it comes to their job duties.
But if I have to take something out from each of them, maybe it will make up to one successful person. Qualities like: Considerate of others, good memory (when it comes to products we have in stock), able to communicate well with fellow colleagues, able to multi-task, willing to help others with their tasks once they're done with their own, automatically help with tasks that is considered as a shared task without being told to do so, to not be self-centred, to not complain about other people's work as there are always circumstances, being positive and appreciative of each other, and to actually care about each other's well-being. I'm sure there are much more qualities that make up a successful person. But, in my field, there are limited people to compare qualities with, as each Hospital, their duties are somewhat different, even when we have the same title.
@ASilentObserver
@Jaeteuk It sounds like you've given this quite a bit of thought. Which of those qualities do you possess?
Yes, I did try to give it some thought, Obs.
I don't want to brag, but I think I'm considerate of others (not just my own colleagues, but the anesthesia doctors too), always helping with the shared tasks, feel appreciated when others help me with tasks without me asking them to do so, able to multi-task, and actually like/enjoy the work I do. I can't say I have good communication skills with my fellow colleagues, maybe to some people, but not everybody. Especially that problematic one, which I am so happy that she will be gone by May, as she's taking all her vacation before her retirement in June.
@ASilentObserver
@ASilentObserver
I'm certified in event planning and interior decorating.
I admire people that make a living off those fields and who do so in creative and critical ways.
Since many challenges snowballed in my life I don't feel I'm capable of doing anything.
These days mostly I seem to run as hard as I can just to fall further behind.