| Workplace Success Myths & Tips |
April 2010
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Greetings!
Happy Spring! This time of year reminds us of new beginnings -- the flowers are starting to bloom, tree leaves are budding, and the weather is turning balmy. What do you want to begin? Take time today to make the first step toward your goal!
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Tip for Being Essential
Essential Employees share 5 key behaviors -- regardless of the workplace type or size.
Here are some tips for being essential in the workplace:
Essential Employees REACH for their Peaks! Here are the five key behaviors for you to share with people you want to be successful.
R = Results: The motivation to get the job done plus. Always give your best effort.
E = Enthusiasm: For your organization and its mission.
A = Attitude: You wear a smile that says "I like working here and have pride in what I do."
C = Cooperation: The ability to work well with others. You are polite, empathetic, and a team player.
H = Honor: The ability to always act and speak with unquestionable integrity. |
Q & A:
Here's a question we received from Florence in WV. "My granddaughter is graduating from college this year. How will the REACH framework help her?"
The REACH framework (described above) will help your granddaughter interview better because she'll be prepared to discuss things that are important to employers. And once she lands a job, she will know what behaviors matter most. The REACH framework provides a context for asking the right questions and focusing on what will make her essential at work. She can learn more about the REACH framework at our website or in the book "The Essential Employee - The Adventures of Carmen Senz"; And by the way, Florence, the book just might be the perfect graduation gift for your granddaughter! |
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Learn More:
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Quick Links
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What People are Saying about
"The Essential Employee"
"I thought [The Essential Employee] was a good book for those starting a new career. I have shared the books with my children that have graduated from college, pursuing their first career and a summer internship."
- Mike Paul, Acquisition Professional
"Your book was part of my get well plan for my team. And we saw the largest improvement in the department."
- Anonymous
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Recommended Resources
The first book in the series is available!
"The Essential Employee: The Adventures of Carmen Senz." Check out this engaging, easy-to-read story based on research in organizations across the USA! The story is about Carmen Senz's first six months at work and the lessons she learns about being an essential employee. It's a fun way to learn important lessons that will make you more essential in the workplace! "I have read the first few chapters of The Essential Employee and found it difficult to put down. The story line teaches a lesson while remaining engaging for the reader. I would recommend this to other educators." - Carissa Monatukwa, Teacher
"Essential Employee Facilitation Guide" The perfect resource for teachers and trainers to implement "The Essential Employee" in a learning environment. Includes suggestions for learning activities both in and away from the classroom. "I highly recommend this book to training professionals, employers and most importantly to employees who want to discover what it takes to build their skills and be successful." - Karen Holcomb, Executive Director |
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About Us
Judy Free and Traci Maddox are friends, colleagues, and co-authors of "The Essential Employee." They met in 1999 and worked together for several years as organization consultants-helping large and small organizations implement change. During their work together, they discovered a mutual passion for helping individuals succeed! And so they embarked on the journey to help employees become more successful in the workplace. Most books are written for leaders and managers-but Traci and Judy thought employees could benefit from their own book! Thus, Carmen (our heroine) was born to teach all of us how to be more essential.
Traci and Judy conduct speaking engagements and workshops all over the country-helping others understand and use the REACH framework outlined in their book. In addition, they both own thriving consulting practices and work on a wide variety of projects like strategic planning, change management, teambuilding, facilitation, and training. Their desire is to help individuals and organizations REACH their Peaks!
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Thank you for your time and interest! Visit us at www.essentialemployee.com for events, workshops, surveys, products, and more information.
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