May 16, 2006
Edging Out the Competition
Joe, the Career Intense individual I have discussed a couple of times recently, just gave me a short update on his progress. Not long ago, Joe was recommended as a for a possible promotion, along with one of his coworkers. Less than two weeks into the training process leading up to the interview that will determine who gets the job, Joe has already run circles around the other guy. How? Most importantly, Joe never waits to be asked for help. He volunteers.
Each morning, he swings by the office of the supervisor training him and asks if there’s anything he can do to help on the project. In contrast, Joe’s counterpart waits for the work to come to him. Naturally, Joe ends up with more of the new, more challenging and interesting work, while his coworker remains stagnant in his Workplace Warrior role. With Joe’s endless enthusiasm, he has already begun establishing his reputation as a proactive go-getter. It’s no surprise that the supervisor has approached him for help most of the time.
Joe is an up-and-coming Intrepreneur. He understands the value he creates within the company and is often the first or the best at critical tasks. He is doing a terrific job of showcasing his personal brand, assertively selling himself every day, and building strong and productive relationships. He is moving ahead by leaps and bounds. He enjoys his work, his business partners love him, and he’s laying the foundation for a solid and rewarding future. He proves that you don’t have to be vindictive, deceitful, or back-stabbing to get the upper hand over your competitors. All you have to do is be yourself and do a great job.
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