HUMAN RE SOURCE S // BY PAT PERRY
Who is in Your Winners’ Circle? Take time to consider the people who have impacted your journey.
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ne of the benefits of working is meeting some extraordinary people along the way — perhaps a boss, co-worker or customer. Regardless of the formal relationship you have with them, these individuals in some way help you navigate good and challenging times. As I look at my career, there are more than a handful of individuals who have made a lasting positive impression and impact on me — let’s call them my Winners’ Circle. What these role models do, how they do it and who they are have always inspired me to strive to be better. From my perspective, some of the admirable characteristics these individuals have in common include being:
Passionate They simply love what they do for a living and have a zest for getting the most out of each and every day. Knowledgeable They know their stuff pure and simple, earning a reputation for being the “go to” resources in the region in their respective professions. Great Leaders There is simply no better way to lead than to lead by example, and their actions speak louder than words.
Honest These individuals believe that the foundation of a trusting business and personal relationship begins with honesty and integrity. Hard Workers Simply put, the people I admire most work hard and work smart. Family First Regardless of their phenomenal career success, these people prioritize family over profits. Ironically, it’s probably the reason they have so much business
Great Listeners Attentive listening remains a critical component to being a great communicator. Even with their hectic schedules, they have a knack for focusing during a conversation and intently listening to others. These individuals believe that everyone is of equal importance and is due the same listening attention, regardless of title or position within a company. Caring Having a big heart goes a long way to being an empathetic person and leader. When I think of the people on my list, their most impressive trait is how they care for others.
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Responsive Whether it is returning a call, text or email, these individuals prioritize being responsive and take great pride in follow-up and follow-through.
