Comments on: The perception of your “value” at work and in your career http://www.worklifenation.com/2009/02/the-perception-of-value-at-work-and-in-your-career/ Success, Serenity & Significance in a 24/7 World Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:58:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Judy Martin http://www.worklifenation.com/2009/02/the-perception-of-value-at-work-and-in-your-career/comment-page-1/#comment-543 Judy Martin Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:49:37 +0000 http://www.worklifenation.com/?p=1147#comment-543 Hello Lisa, Thanks for a great point. I notice in the replies to a number of posts recently, that it's coming down to authentic leadership. It's an art that is yet to be perfected for two reasons. First, I think, holding approval and acknowledgment hostage allows for control and manipulation over workers. I don't mean to sound harsh, but with so many employees concerned about keeping their jobs, it is simply easier to fall prey to the demands of the top brass - and management knows that. Second, I believe that as a society we are still learning what it means to be an authentic leader. Certainly the antics of some corporate leaders are a harsh reminder that there seems to be a long way to go. Thanks for visiting! Hello Lisa,

Thanks for a great point. I notice in the replies to a number of posts recently, that it’s coming down to authentic leadership. It’s an art that is yet to be perfected for two reasons. First, I think, holding approval and acknowledgment hostage allows for control and manipulation over workers. I don’t mean to sound harsh, but with so many employees concerned about keeping their jobs, it is simply easier to fall prey to the demands of the top brass – and management knows that. Second, I believe that as a society we are still learning what it means to be an authentic leader. Certainly the antics of some corporate leaders are a harsh reminder that there seems to be a long way to go. Thanks for visiting!

]]> By: Lisa Gates http://www.worklifenation.com/2009/02/the-perception-of-value-at-work-and-in-your-career/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Lisa Gates Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:57:52 +0000 http://www.worklifenation.com/?p=1147#comment-542 Judy, thanks for this post. I think another fine line is what I call the "In-Order-To monster." If we arrive early, stay late, be prepared, have an agenda and know our next actions In- Order-To get acknowledgment, we're in the approval trap. If we do those things because we value them and are part of our work ethic, we've made a step in the direction of authentic work, even leadership. On the other hand, I think management and leadership need to find ways to cultivate acknowledgment daily. If they're not noticiing, they're not leading. Judy, thanks for this post. I think another fine line is what I call the “In-Order-To monster.” If we arrive early, stay late, be prepared, have an agenda and know our next actions In- Order-To get acknowledgment, we’re in the approval trap. If we do those things because we value them and are part of our work ethic, we’ve made a step in the direction of authentic work, even leadership. On the other hand, I think management and leadership need to find ways to cultivate acknowledgment daily. If they’re not noticiing, they’re not leading.

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