Week 10: People Work Melissa

Week 10: People Work Essay
There are a variety of ways in which one can learn how to work with people better. My first recommendation is that you become a better listener. Open your ears instead of your mouth more. Through the art of listening you can determine what the people around you truly desire from you and what they are trying to communicate. If you focus on just listening you’ll be able to better understand those around you, instead of always trying to come up with your reply back to them. My second recommendation is to communicate openly with those that you are working with. If you have a question or an appropriate suggestion then don’t be afraid to voice it. This will make those around you feel more like a team and help staff relationships develop. My last, but probably more important suggestion is to serve those around you. This could be the most Christ-like attribute that you have in the workplace because so many people don’t do this. Watch out for those around you and try to find creative ways to make their jobs easier and more effective. Get to know those around you as people and not just for what they can do for you. When you serve someone they will notice and this may even give you a little job security.