Are You a Nice Person? What Companies are Looking for in Recruiting and Retaining Great People
Hal Rosenbluth, writer of The Consumer Arrives 2nd, states "In our choice procedure, kindness, caring, compassion, and unselfishness carry much more excess weight than many years on the job, an impressive wage history, and stacks of degrees."
Does your business employ these types? Are you one of them? Consider the following quiz to see if you are:
Agree Disagree
one. While driving, I signal my intentions ___ ___
two. I slow down to allow traffic in from on-ramps and other lanes ___ ___
three. I location my shopping cart to the aspect of the aisle so others can pass ___ ___
four. I look behind me at the examine-out lane to allow the individual with very few products to go ahead of me ___ ___
five. I return the shopping cart to the return region ___ ___
6. I location the plastic separator wand behind my groceries on the conveyer belt so the individual behind me can begin putting their groceries on the belt ___ ___
7.When going to a restaurant, I shut off my cell phone ___ ___
8. I acknowledge the bus personnel by thanking them for their help ___ ___
9. I make sure I have enough money on me to cover my portion of the bill ___ ___
ten. At the office, I answer my phone with enthusiasm in my voice ___ ___
eleven. I by no means use the speakerphone unless of course I inquire the caller’s permission ___ ___
12. At the golf course, I call to determine if they have a gown code ___ ___
13. When flying, I respect the regulation of the quantity and dimension of carry-ons ___ ___
14. I look behind me before reclining my seat in the airplane ___ ___
15. I am respectful of the arm relaxation space on the airplane ___ ___
If you answered 12 out of 15 "Agree", you are what companies are looking for.
If you answered 7-eleven out of 15 "Agree", you have potential. You may think about employing an executive coach to educate you how to be nicer.
If you answered much less than 7 "Agree", do not function with individuals. Do not get into management and screw up an additional business.
Ryan James (R.J.) Lancaster is the president of the Education & Studying Institute, a research, seminar and publishing business. He helps organizations and people think differently to make sure their success. He is also a expert speaker and writer of E-publications. 1 of his E-publications is Good Individuals Do Finish First.
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