INCREASING YOUR VALUE FOR YOUR COMPANYUnless you give motivated people something to believe in, something bigger than their job to work toward, they will motivate themselves to find

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INCREASING YOUR VALUEFOR YOUR COMPANY

KIMBERLY VEIRS

WHAT IS YOUR COMPANYLOOKING FOR IN A VALUABLEEMPLOYEE? Look at your job description and essential

functions of your job Set clear expectations

THE BASICS - TOP 20 LIST 1. Claim your space, and keep it neat and

organized 2. Build your confidence – Own the Room! 3. Speak up 4. Build social capital—network, network,

network! 5. Never stop learning 6. Do the tasks that nobody else wants to do 7. Communicate effectively

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THE BASICS – TOP 20 LIST 8. Learn from those above you 9. Dress for the job you want, not the one

you have 10. Attitude and effort can make or break

you 11. Play well with others 12. Ambition 13. Dedication 14. Never miss a deadline

THE BASICS – TOP 20 LIST 15. Be patient 16. Maintain composure and self-control 17. Exhibit honesty and integrity in

everything you do 18. Stay out of office drama 19. Do not ever treat anyone as if they are

beneath you 20. Be fearless!

GOING BEYOND THE BASICS“Great companies don’t hire skilled people andmotivate them, they hire already motivatedpeople and inspire them. People are eithermotivated or they are not. Unless you givemotivated people something to believe in,something bigger than their job to work toward,they will motivate themselves to find a new joband you’ll be stuck with whoever’s left.”

-Simon Sinek

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TRUE GRITWhat is grit? That “extra something” that separates the

most successful people from the restWho has grit? The vast majority of successful people

Can I develop grit? Absolutely!

HOW TO DEVELOP GRITMake mistakes, look like an idiot, and try

again without flinching Fight when you already feel defeatedMake the calls you are afraid to make Keep your emotions in check

HOW TO DEVELOP GRIT Trust your gutGive more than you get in return Lead when no one else followsMeet deadlines that are unreasonable

and deliver results that exceedexpectations

Focus on the mind-numbing details Be kind to those that are rude to you!

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HOW TO DEVELOP GRITYOU HAVE TO BE

ACCOUNTABLE NO MATTERWHAT!

HOW CAN YOU MOVE AHEADIN YOUR COMPANY?Goals for the year Keep a checklist

Self-evaluationClarify expectations and set yourself up

for success Look for new innovative ways of doing

things Show initiative and creativity

HOW TO BLOW YOUR BOSS’SMINDDevelop the skills you need for your job

first and foremost, and then learn aboutyour company’s industry, competitors,latest developments and challenges

Don’t always have the answer, but pre-empt the question

Bring light to your own mistakes

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HOW TO BLOW YOUR BOSS’SMIND Pursue training on your ownDon’t just do what you are told, be

proactive about it! Build relationships with other departments Be the calm one in a crisis

HOW CAN YOU ARTICULATEYOUR VALUE IN A POSITIVEWAY?What is your opportunity for dialogue? Keep track of your accomplishmentsDo your homework!Negotiate in a fearless, but respectful wayAlways have a goal and a justification for

that goal

FEED INTO YOUR BOSS’S BIASES You are already doing the hard work,

now you just have to frame your effort insuch a way that it increases your chancesof obtaining the position, salary, bonus,etc. that you are seeking

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FEED INTO YOUR BOSS’S BIASES Stretch your boundariesDon’t be too irreplaceableDemonstrate emotional intelligence Speak the company lingoDon’t be afraid to ask for what you want

QUESTIONS?