It is easy to feel that your small contribution to your organisation is unimportant, but a change of focus can help.
“You don’t need to be the founder or owner of a business or brand to take it personally,” says Nomonde Keswa, strategy director at Delta Victor Bravo.
“It’s about making a conscious choice to believe that what you’re doing, whether small or big, makes a difference to the organisation and the mission that organisation is set up for.”
She advises:
- take pride in the work you do, no matter how insignificant it may appear to be;
- when we feel detached from our work we often produce bland, unexceptional results;
- work hard and produce quality;
- show colleagues and managers in the way you apply yourself that you care about the outcome;
- when you are at odds with colleagues, try to focus on constructive disagreement;
- avoid getting into victim mode when you are faced with challenges, try to be more neutral in your approach; and
- set clear boundaries to avoid burnout.
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