Zeal

Zeal

Dictionary.Com Definition/Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

TruthSpeaks Definition:

The known excellence and drive within an individual

Explanation:

I believe to have zeal, one must believe in themselves. Yes, you will certainly have doubts, however, that inner sense of excellence and drive is what keeps you going. It is the inner sense of excellence and drive that your peers and co-workers sense when they work with you. Zeal is what you want to bring to the office and zeal is what you want to follow you when you leave the office. Notice in my definition I mentioned “the known,” you must have a feeling of self-worth and know that you are worthy of whatever you want to pursue. I believe once this is “known” others will be attracted to it and will help you along the way.

Weekly Action Plan:

How can you excel in zeal this week?

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Be Yourself

Be Yourself

 

Dictionary.Com Definition/You/Yourself

 

Your normal or customary self

 

TruthSpeaks Definition:

 

Self-expression in a respectful manner defined by your standards

 

Explanation:

 

In the workplace are you pretending to be someone else? If so why? Are you trying to appease to someone else’s standards instead of creating and adhering to your own? These are questions you should ask yourself on a weekly if not daily basis. I believe this is the beginning of how people lose themselves within their careers and become “stuck”. Begin by creating your own values and standards. What do you believe in? Contrary to popular belief we are not that much of a different person at work than we are at home. The “home” person can and will show up at work if you are not being true to yourself. As I have mentioned before, being authentic is never going to go out of style. If the values of the organization do not line up with what you believe in, it may be time to look elsewhere. 

 

Weekly Action Plan:

 

Who are you? Really?

 

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X-ray

X-ray - being transparent

Dictionary.Com Definition/Transparent

Negotiation philosophy in which all parties to an agreement or deal stand to realize their fair share (not 100 percent) of the benefits or profit.

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TruthSpeaks Definition:

Willing to be open about your work ethic; vulnerable

Explanation:

I did the research and there aren’t many business words that start with the letter “X,” however, when I think of the word “transparent” I think about being x-rayed. With an x-ray, the doctor can see through the skin to the skeletal system to determine a proper diagnosis. I liken this to being transparent in the workplace. I not suggesting by any means to discuss all of your personal business at work. I am suggesting if you are having a problem with dealing with some aspects of work, I would suggest to speak to your manager about them and be prepared to be transparent about these issues so you can get to the root of the problem. Being transparent is to help you become a better person and strive in the work place.

Weekly Action Plan:

How can you be transparent this week?

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Win Win

Win Win

Dictionary.Com Definition/Win Win

Negotiation philosophy in which all parties to an agreement or deal stand to realize their fair share (not 100 percent) of the benefits or profit.

Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/win-win.html

TruthSpeaks Definition:

Everybody wins

Explanation:

When a recruiter is looking for a potential candidate for a position they understand they are not going to find the “perfect” candidate. If they find a candidate that fits 70-80% of the qualifications they are more likely to move forward, this will create a “win win” situation for the recruiter and the potential candidate. Everybody wins. At work, you want to create as many “win win” situations as possible. Always look for ways to solve a problem to make things appeasable for every party involved.

Weekly Action Plan: 

Always look for the “win win” in every situation. Seek out wins this week at work.

#WinWin #TruthSpeaks #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachTrainEducate

Victim

Victim

 

Dictionary.Com Definition/Victim

 

Target of an attack, or one harmed by a crime, tort, unfairness, or other wrong.

Read more: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/victim.html

 

TruthSpeaks Definition:

 

To be suited in a place of intentional vulnerability to gain favor

 

Explanation:

 

I once had a co-worker who did not like the fact that she was the only person living in her home that was working, meaning she was the only one rising early to get a paycheck each day because her husband had just been laid off. It will be wise to mention that raises had just been passed out at work and she was not too enthused about her percentage. So what does an unhappy person with an unexpected pay raise and sole worker in a home equal? A victim. She became vulnerable and went to management and used her situation to gain favor. This may seem like an isolated incident however, this happens all the time in the work place. The key advice here is do not play the victim role. If there is something you want/need then ask. It is not anyone else’s fault you are in a pickle. Pull up your big person pants and accept reality and look for solutions to your problem. For example, my co- worker, could have gone to management about her raise when it was mentioned and not weeks after she has spoken to others. Another option she could have done was had a one-on-one about her situation when her spouse was laid off. Do you see the difference?

Weekly Action Plan:

 

Don’t play the victim. If there is an issue address it and move forward.

 

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Understanding

Understanding

Dictionary.Com Definition/Understanding

Mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/understanding? s=t 

TruthSpeaks Definition:

An awareness and comprehension of what is presently being displayed. Putting forth attention.

Explanation:

Your manager just gave you instructions to complete a task, you respond okay got it and you walk back to your desk confused and lost. Have you ever been in this situation? I know I have. What did you do? Did you try and figure it out and “fake it until you make it” or did you swallow your pride and walk back to your manager’s desk and ask her for more information for a better understanding? The latter is the better solution. The "fake it until you make it” method only works for so long. It is helpful to gain full awareness and comprehension of what you are being asked to do so you can perform the task to the best of your ability. Put it this way, if you don’t understand the task, who are you hurting and what will be the result?

Weekly Action Plan:

How are you going to gain awareness and comprehension in your role this week?

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Time

Time

 

Dictionary.Com Definition/Time

 

In contractual arrangements where time for completion of the contract (called time for performance) is not clearly stated, the law imputes a reasonable time. What is 'reasonable' depends on what constitutes acceptable standard of fair dealing under the circumstances while taking currentcommercial practice (custom) in that trade into account. See also time is of the essence.

 

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/time.html

 

TruthSpeaks Definition:

 

An untouchable item of need of that which cannot be managed

 

Explanation:

 

Do you ever find yourself needing more time? I am guilty of this in all aspects of my life. The key words here are “my life,”. All I can manage is my life. Even at work I cannot control what happens on any given day therefore, you should not either. You and I can only manage our selves, we can never manage time. Time is a precious commodity that is often wasted in the workplace. Between coffee breaks, lunch, and meetings the average worker may only work 2 hours and 53 min out of an 8-hour work day per Inc.Com. This is INSANE! We have got to do better at managing ourselves versus time. I suggest creating a schedule to follow for the next day/week and sticking to it. This method can keep you on track and help you get some work done.

 

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Weekly Action Plan:

 

List the steps you are going to take to manage yourself.

 

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