Creating a world class work environment

If you want to draw people to your mission there are a few things you can do to make your working environment attractive both to those you serve and those who serve with you:

1. Choose your attitude. This is critical if you interact with anyone in any way (which we all do). If you are miserable, negative, depressing, or mean people wont want to be around you. If you are happy, warm, friendly, energetic and kind people want to be around you. We all know this is true, so why is this a problem? Too many people don’t understand that they can choose there attitude in EVERY situation. We all know we can choose to be happy when everything is going well, but do you know you can choose to be kind and energetic when you are unhappy? When you are mad? It takes some practice, but you can choose you attitude in any situation.
2. Have fun and include those around you. “He who laughs most lives longest.” When was it that we decided we couldn’t have fun in our work? What will happen if you loosen up? If you actually have fun at what you are doing? This will make your work environment electric! Your team will be full of contagious energy. You can do this respectfully and be serious about what you are doing, without getting uptight by just letting things flow. The benefits are many; everyone will want to play with you.
3. Be all there when you engage people. Don’t be distracted from those you are serving. Engage your mind and body fully with those you are serving. Draw them in; make them a part of what’s going on. We don’t need to ignore our teammates as we work; we just can’t exclude those we are serving! Make them part of the team while they are with you.
4. Try to make peoples day. You leave an impression upon everyone you touch. The impression can be either negative or positive, it’s your choice. You can leave a positive impression after every interaction if you care enough to do so; you can make their day! What can you do to make them smile? DO IT! They will not soon forget it. Create great memories. Respectfully engage them and make them part of whats going on. This will also direct all your attention to those you are serving.

Adapting these four methods will change the way you work and how your mission is perceived.