Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash A critical key to success in the workplace and in life is how we manage ourselves. Specifically, treating ourselves and others with the utmost respect and courtesy; carrying ourselves and presenting ourselves in all facets of our lives in a manner that reflects recognition of our value. Some people may respond to this notion of self-management as, “Well, that’s common sense”. I don’t disagree with this sentiment. If what we see and hear via the news, social media, entertainment, our homes and the workplace, is a reflection of how many individuals are choosing to manage themselves, then common sense is not as common as one would hope or imagine. Every day we are bombarded with images and examples of how some people abuse themselves and/or abuse others. Some evidence of this is the level of substance abuse we hear about and the abuse of others through the use of inappropriate language and reactions to situations that are often seen in the media and in the workplace. Sometimes the former contributes to the latter.
Great article and very true.