10 Great Reminders of Things That Don’t Require Any Special Talent or Skill
It’s hard to build a rocking great, inspiring, fun workplace culture if you don’t have colleagues who “play nice.” I often write about the need for everyone to be a “good neighbor” with their coworkers at work, and so much of that starts with just being considerate, thinking about your attitude, and practicing simple workplace behaviors that demonstrate respect and build trust and collegiality.
To remind people of the need to play nice, to be a good neighbor and a supportive coworker, why not create a giant-sized customized list of the “Top-10 Things That Don’t Require Any Talent Or Special Skills.” Most of you have probably seen this list pop up on your social media feeds – and whether you write it on a flip chart, create giant posters, or write it on your lunchroom whiteboard, share the list or display it in a prominent place as a constant reminder to everyone to practice the basics and take responsibility for their own actions.
And the real key to really making this effective is to customize it – come up with your very own list of the key behaviors that apply specifically to your industry, company or workplace. As a starting point, here is the generic list that makes the rounds on social media:
The Top-10 Things That Don’t Require Any Special Talent
1. Being on time
2. Work ethic
3. Energy
4. Effort
5. Body language
6. Passion
7. Doing extra
8. Being prepared
9. Being coachable
10. Attitude
So…what’s missing? What would you add? How would you and your team tailor it to make it more meaningful for your workplace?
Michael Kerr, 2018. Michael Kerr is an international Hall of Fame business speaker, trainer, and author of seven books, including The Humor Advantage: Why Some Businesses Are Laughing All the Way to the Bank.
