Ownership

Ownership – by Arnie Wohlgemut

Here we are, part way thru another year in the transition out of the pandemic. This has led me to wonder if I have been doing what matters or, have I simply existed. Get up in the morning, eat breakfast, go about my day, get home, relax, and go to bed. Repeat.

I wonder if you feel the same way too.

It appears that our world is upside down, in turmoil and heading in the wrong direction. In addition, our workplaces are trying to transition from working at home to working in the office.

“It’s risky to mistake your boss for a source of happiness. They’re focusing on profits.”

Sarah Jaffe

Countless articles have been written about what employers should do to make the return to the workplace more attractive and welcoming. They talk about office design, paid benefits, and flexibility in working hours.

Sadly, few have been written about how WE can make the transition better ourselves.

We are quick to push the responsibility of a welcoming and happy workplace onto our employer and fail to take responsibility for our own role in making the work environment better.

“The longing you seek is not behind you. It is in front of you.”

Max Kanata (Star Wars)

Who determined that this was only the responsibility of your employer?

It is a mistake making your manager or the company owner the source of your happiness and the author of your return to the office attitude. We have a role to play, we can make the here and now better.

It is time to lift your attitude and mindset to a higher plain. Then you will “start to see the real, tangible value you and your skills bring. This might not be immediately obvious at first glance, but trust me, the impact you’re having is real.” says Alistair Cox.

Start today, be the change you want to see.