Oprah Winfrey Career Tip on Relationship matter
Oprah Winfrey Career Tip on Relationship matter - I know for sure that in the final analysis of our lives – when the to-do lists are no more, when the frenzy is finished, when our e-mail boxes are empty – the only thing that will have any lasting value is whether we’ve loved others and whether they’ve loved us. — Oprah Winfrey
It is almost cliché when we are reminded that it is relationships that matter over all other things. When you’re in the throes of meeting a deadline or anxious about securing your job or battling for that next promotion, yes, deep down you know that relationships are the ultimate priority, but in the moment, it’s too hard to act on that AND get everything else done. This quote could serve as a reminder to take a deep breath, step away from your work for just a few minutes, and call your significant other, dash off a quick I Love You note for your kid’s lunch box, or email a friend just to say Hi. It is just a few minutes but ensures that you’ve done something proactive towards your relationships. Add this small gesture up over a decades-long career, and it’s a significant investment in your relationships.
Securing, maintaining and deepening your personal relationships make good professional sense:
We are all attracted to people who exude a strong foundation and quiet confidence. It is hard to reflect this when you’re having a relationship crisis or even if you’re just bored and lonely;
Having a strong network of family and friends gives you a support system for the inevitable ups and downs in your career;
It helps to be broad (and to be avoid being very insular) when building a career. Family and friends will invariably be outside your immediate industry – they may not even have traditional careers. These wider perspectives are helpful to broaden your own perspective.
If you think that working on your relationships means you’re not working on your career, think again. That said, you still need to meet your deadlines, prepare for your next performance review and get your job done however that is defined for your company. It just doesn’t have to be one or the other.
via: forbes