7 Habits of Highly Productive Nigerian Professionals - #6
Apr 4th, 2008 by Loy Okezie
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Whether you’re just starting out in your professional career or you’ve already established yourself, but would like to improve yourself, this 6th Habit of Highly Productive Nigerian Professionals will help you develop a strong work ethic in your career.
So far, I’ve discussed five habits:
Habit #6 ~ Commitment
If you have been reading this blog, you’ll notice that there’s one common thread that runs through the articles - commitment. In fact, I’ve always suggested approaching your career life with a 110% commitment. As a professional, your level of commitment to your career or job is key to your level of productivity and success. Of course, it may not be so easy to reach a 110% commitment level, but if you start by setting goals/targets you will likely reach those targets in your career commitment.
When professionals are undercommitted to their careers, they tend to become unproductive, which shows a lack of work ethics. Thus, the amount of satisfaction and success you can get from your career or job largely depends on how committed you are to your work ethic.
Developing a Strong Work Ethic
Work ethic is a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence (according to Wikipedia). Obviously, hardwork and diligence are related to commitment and when you as a professional develop a set of values and allow them to control your career life, they sharpen the saw of your productivity and efficiency in your job.
Developing a set of values that would govern your career life requires a consistent effort. Below are 5 core values or work ethics that can help you improve your productivity and commitment in your career or job.
Integrity
Strive to be honest in your dealings with your colleagues at work • Honour your commitments • Being dependable and reliable builds trust and confidence in your ability to handle more responsibility • Build a good reputation
Respect
Be friendly and show respect to all staff in your company • Follow the Golden Rule • Use good manners; avoid bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Resolve differences and disagreements peacefully • Avoid negative comments
Fairness
Play by the rules • Cultivate the habit of sharing • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others without knowing the facts • Avoid being judgemental
Responsibility
Take responsibility for your actions • Strive for the best in your job • Be self-control • Be self-disciplined • Make good judgements • Be accountable for your choices • Take initiatives by attempting to solve problems
Care
Show care and concern • Be kind and considerate • Show compassion and empathy • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need • Be human
The 7th Habit of Highly Productive Nigerian Professionals will be discussed next.
To your career success!
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