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The Thriving Person

I love to study organizational environments. I am especially interested in opportunities to work for the same company at different locations. I often see one location succeeding while another location is struggling. Since they are both operating under the same corporate vision and values, I find myself wondering about the drastic differences.

What Makes The Difference?

As you might suspect, the variances from location to location are mostly related to the people that work at each site. The behaviors of the leadership teams and the engagement of the employee bases are where the real differences are manifested.

This simple observation makes it easy to propose the theory that if we want to have a thriving organization, we better spend some time making sure we have thriving people. I am sure that this is not the first time you have heard this theory, but what are the characteristics of a thriving person?

The Thriving Person

Most people I know, expect that the organization will create an environment where they can grow and thrive. Sadly, no matter what the organization does, it never seems to be enough. That is because we are all individuals and we each need different conditions to flourish. As a result, it is difficult for any organization to create a "one-size fits all" program for personal development. The thriving person understands this and becomes accountable for their own  plan. 

Organizations that recognize this concept create cultures that foster the development of thriving individuals. This means that they value initiative taking, proactiveness, decisiveness and they encourage their people to take risks, even when some of those risks result in failures or setbacks. 

Still, creating a healthy environment, does not remove the responsibility from the individual. He or she, must be willing to set meaningful goals, make decisions, walk with purpose, and demonstrate a willingness to move initiatives forward in the face obstacles that threaten success. Most organizations value these behaviors, even when their culture's do not foster their development.

Permission To Grow

Do you get what I am saying? You are responsible for creating the thriving you. Nobody else can, or will do it for you. Do you understand that if you don't like your current circumstances, only you can change them? 

I imagine that you do understand this concept, so I am inviting you to examine your current circumstances:

Describe your current levels of satisfaction and dissatisfaction.

What are you doing that is good? How can you do that better? What will it take to become your best?

Who can help you become your best? When will you ask them to help?

This is a great time of year to review your personal progress. The more time you spend understanding your own needs, the more likely you are to be seen as a valued employee. Just consider the things you can do right now that will help you become your best, and then get busy. I look forward to watching you develop.

Live Today! Love Today!

Andrew Thorn

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