In order to get this post you will have to read a previous post entitled "It's Been A Long Time Comin'...you will need to read it not because I am progressing all that greatly with my "Get My House In Order" project...I seemed to have lost steam with that one last week. But tomorrow, My Dear Scarlett is another day (that is for my friend DB...not quite the title I was expecting, but I got it in...)
So for the lesson learned...
I have never professed to be the smartest person in the world, in fact I attempt to downplay myself for a multitude of reasons but mainly because there are so many people who walk around attempting to convince others that they are smart and well...it isn't a very becoming. What I will say about myself is that from time to time, I have a great idea or two; a creative thought to share; and a bit of common and practical sense in the land of the over/under-thinking....
The daily grind continues to amuse me..or at least the people that I work with do. On more than one occasion at work this week people have repeated a thought/idea that I have shared in open group discussion as well as in one on one conversation with them as if they came up with that thought or idea on their own. In fact, in one instance, one of the individuals maintained a completely different position on how to approach a situation only to have had a private conversation with me---and poof.....my idea became their idea as if it was an original idea. I am not looking for recognition in this situation however, I am looking for a little respect.
As such, I have learned two things actually. First, I talk to much. I secretly, and passively for that matter, prescribe to this notion of being a "Quiet Warrior"...everyone doesn't need to know everything. Yet, I end up in situation after situation like the above because of my big mouth!! Second, I need to guard my knowledge, my thoughts, and my ideas a bit better....as if they have some value--because in reality, they do. I have invested a great deal of money in education, in books and in conferences that have increased my overall level of knowledge. I have invested my personal time in gaining experiences and building knowledge. So in theory, all that I have gained in knowledge and experience is my personal capital. Now the question is..how do I effectively learn how to leverage my personal capital for professional growth?
Organizational culture and behaviors are"ooohhh" so interesting and the methods that people use to gain and maintain influence in groups and on teams is quite entertaining--well maybe not. I can't change the behaviors of other people...I can only work to be the best person that I can be and learn to protect myself (and my ideas) as best I can. Not in a way that impedes progress but in a way that is beneficial to me.
Onward and upward I still aim to climb.....BTW....I still haven't put my bed back together!!
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