#337: Boost their energy to keep your job

Do you still have a job? If so, let me guess. You are working harder and doing more, because a few of your colleagues have been fired. Now that more work is trickling in as business improves, no new hires are happening.

Welcome to the era of doing more with less for longer.

Let me make two nonsense sounding predictions. Whenever two or more applicants have roughly the same qualifications, skills and experience, the one with more energy will get the job. Managers have finally realized that without energy, your experience, skill, and knowledge are pretty much useless.

Second prediction. Being able to work for longer was important yesterday. Being able to work smart as well is valued today. What will be crucial tomorrow is how you go about working harder and smarter. Your attitude.

You see, your attitude affects other people’s energy, not just your own. If your attitude boosts their energy, you will be valued.


I’m James McIntosh at nonsenseatwork.com

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