Posted by Dave Lorenzo - Business Coach

A Workplace Warrior often has the perception of job security, primarily because there are so many people in his position. While he provides essential services to his organization, the Workplace Warrior is not creating much individual value. In truth, when his company seeks ways to cut back expenses through workforce reduction or outsourcing, the Workplace Warrior will feel the brunt of these efforts. With a little training and development, the Workplace Warrior is replaceable.

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1. […] This is a common characteristic of a workplace warrior.  These hardworking folks are the backbone of any large organization. They put in their time and may provide essential services to their company, but they create little individual value. This lack of value creation leaves the workplace warrior subject to staff reduction from budget cuts or outsourcing. Their only defense is to move to another job before these issues catch up with them. They will often change jobs only to find that their new situation is essentially the same as their old one.  […]

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