We lost a Tech this week
We lost a Tech this week. He was a good Tech, who knew his job, showed up on time, didn't complain and did not alienate any of our customers. In other words he was a good employee who was an asset to our company.
We lost a Tech this week. Because he was not loud, did not do anything outrageous to draw attention to himself and was proficient but not a superstar, he became one of those people that sometimes become invisible in an organization. An unappreciated asset to say the least. Important to the company but basically ignored and forgotten. That sometime happens when you do your job well without complaint.
We lost a Tech this week. While the superstars were getting atta-boys, while the more social were getting pats on the backs and even the less proficient were getting kudos for finally getting something right, Mr. Proficient, who never complains and does his job to the best of his ability which was well, remained unnoticed.
We lost a Tech this week. I was an offender, I probably only had a couple conversations with the Tech while he was here. He was quiet you know. Someone unnoticed. Are you an offender? I think from this day forward I'm going to try to learn more about not just the superstars but the foundation of our business, those people who do a good job without complaint. The invisible partners in work that help to make our company better.
We lost a Tech this week. Although it's to late for me to thank the Tech for all his hard work, to late for kudos and to late for an atta-boy, I'm going to give one anyway. ATTA-BOY Jason! May you rest in peace. And may whatever or whomeveris your God, welcome you with open arms and bestowe the attention on you that you deserve.
We lost a Tech this week.
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Duane,
Thank you for reminding us that as leaders (that is everyone) we need to find a way to thank our colleagues and friends constantly. Doesn't have to be for some extraordinary act, could be just for helping in a small way.
Your post is similar to a conversation I was having with a business associate earlier this week about "paying it forward". Giving our time, kind words, or assistance without expectation of anything in return is easy to discuss and difficult to implement.
Thanks again for giving a powerful reason to work harder on implementation.
Regards,
Dale Hetrick
I'm starting out a new chapter in my life. Today I'm giving a heart felt ATTA-BOY! to all the MCC members who routinely show up when called, to all the MCC members who give for the pure joy of helping without expecting anything in return and to all the MCC members who are truly concerned about bettering rhe collective furtures of the group. I hope the givers understand how much easier you make it for thr rest of us.
Who else has an ATTA-BOY! to share? Please give it now, this week has taught me the opportunities are fleeting.
Duane, your post threw something into sharp relief that I've been grappling with lately. I've been asking myself this:
Who do I need to be to notice the unnoticed and unnoticeable? To be aware?
I challenge all of us to not just read Duane's post and have it impact your actions, behavior and point of view for a moment, but to really ask youself this question, and have his post impact your actions, behavior and point of view for all time.
And, Duane, my ATTA-BOY is to you. You are one of the most inspiring people I know - precisely because you aren't perfect. But you're comfortable with your imperfections. You even laugh with us at them. And you're generous and kind to a fault. Can I be like you when I grow up?
I was going to ask you the same thing Natalie. ATTA-GIRL! Natalie you're just a neat person to know. I appreciate the friendship.
Three years ago I learned a lesson that made thank you and I appreciate often used phrases throughout my day. I did a post on an incident that had a profound impact on me. There are considerably more MCC members today and I would like to share it with the newbies. With 9/11 coming up it just reminded me that things can change in a blink of an eye.
this is an oldie but goodie. Thanks for the remainder Duane!