It may seem counter intuitive in this dog eat dog world, that being nice could help a person’s career. People think being cut throat and having a competitive fire is needed to get ahead — and to get ahead we must step on and over people.
There IS a place in business for a seriously competitive attitude. Specifically, when customers or products are involved, being better and stronger can benefit all. Imagine the world of personal computers, for instance, if there were no competition? Where would that industry be? Would our lives be better or worse?
Nice Guys Finish – First
Being kind, generous, thoughtful and interested in those around us takes effort. And that is largely the problem.
As we rush through our days, we get so focused on “doing”… that we forget to just “be.”
So, just for today, stop, breathe, see the person standing next to you and smile. Listen when they talk. You may be surprised at their reaction — and how you feel.
Photo credit: Jessica Hagy
What do you think?