Being Known for Workplace Joy
I landed my first job in 1980. It was at a soup and sandwich restaurant in a local mall. I thought I had gained independence (along with joy) because of the money I pocketed. But is a salary what creates joy? I later learned it’s not. My full time career positions started in 1986; and since then, I’ve worked for advertising agencies, owned my own agency with many employees and led communication teams.
I’ve experienced joy and discouragement across many bosses and working on many teams.
What I’ve discovered? People in jobs where they find joy; produce more and better work. In the creative field that’s incredibly important. Although, I believe that workplace joy is essential to get positive outcomes from most...
STOP COPYING: Do These 3 Things Instead
Communicators have a high expectation of creativity. In planning, concept, design, and execution. Maybe, we should also toss in “mind-reading” to fill the rest of a communicator’s creative thoughts.
We also don’t live in a closed microcosm either. While we’re juggling our many tasks, everyone on staff (along with us) see other amazing church communications. It’s easy to understand why these judgmental thoughts happen:
how can everyone have their act together all the time?
why are they continually so creative and different?
when will others view my work with the same applause?
Be careful. They are not you. Often, their work is produced by a much larger team. You also don’t understand the chaos they’re facing behind the scenes and only...