I am blessed to work for a faith based organization. Thus it is easy for me to discuss things such as the healing ministry of Christ, which is a key part of our mission. That being said I still see and experience a hunger for a relationship with God even in a faith based organization.
The work place is the perfect “laboratory” to practice the essence of God’s teaching such as compassion, love, non-judgment. We are all challenged by difficult coworkers, customers, patients each of whom offer us an opportunity to be our best and to deal with them from a place of essence.
By leaving ego at the door and trying to work from essence we are able to bring the essence with us and never forget that it’s not you at work …..It’s you and God ….WE make a difference.
~ Frank Hennessy
Hi Frank, I really like your approach to practicing the essence of Gods teachings in the workplace. I am sure it takes time to perfect though. For those of us that are new to the idea of leading with our hearts and the essence of God, what do you recommend we do to remind ourselves of this important approach in every day life? How do you personally take a step back and remind yourself to 'bring the essence"?
- Marc
Mark, simple teachings and some cliches that while said forever hold true……treat employees as you would like to be treated…..if employees lie, why do they feel they have to?…everyone has a different piece of truth….
I also strongly feel that life is too short and too important to mot love what you do.If I have an employee who is always miserable I will meet with them discuss this and work with them if needed to find a better fit or in many cases a different employer.
We are as good or as bad as our worse employee.
A wise mystic told me God is in the simple.
This is a great thing to keep in mind at work. The more complex a situation becomes, the farther from God it is.
-Frannie