Professional 'You'

Is it all about being professional at office? Believe it isn't. They say – ‘You can never make friends in the professional world. You make friends at school/college and they stay with you forever’. Is this norm correct? Don’t people work at the corporate? Are they super-humans you can’t be friends with? Or is it that your thoughts are confined? They further say – ‘Complete your tasks & deliver the same in time. This should be your ultimate goal at the end of the day. Focus on what you do & forget about others’. Believe we were taught not to be selfish during schooldays. Are we not acting selfish NOW?

The Answers to the above questions are – Hey you, humans work in the corporate. Feel free to interact and make friends in there. The corporate world is meant not just for ‘Networking’ but to make long lasting friends. The world is full of crazy ones – bunch of crazy one’s with your kinda habits are stuffed everywhere. So, don’t worry, you won’t feel apart.

You have to fulfill your KRAs but thats not what your job is limited to. Gel up with people – share thoughts, ideas & you never know – you’d come across a billion dollar thought that changes your world. Sometimes you meet dynamic people at workplace. You get a lot to learn from them – both at personal & professional level. I don’t say – make friends with the entire organisation; however a bunch of geeks is worth it.

Be it friendship of this incredible duo – one who’s age is around 58 & the other approx 85. The differences in their thought processes is approx 2 decades (as per age). So, does that mean – they shouldn't be friends? I’m referring to Bill Gates & Warren Buffett. They are recognized as symbols of professional togetherness. Their companies come from varied industries; however, they identified a common knot – ‘Philanthropy’ and that built  a strong bond.

To become professional – firstly you need to be human. Don’t be selfish. Don’t judge others. Bet you are no better. Build an impression, carry positive attitude that people adore & love to interact with you. And thats what will make you professional.

Time to give a thought and have a look at the following check-list. Just say Yes/No to the following. Be true to yourself.

- The moment I enter the office, I share a  smile with everyone.

- I help others if they get stuck in work.

- I never envy others.

- I never take credit of other people’s work.

- I gift others (atleast my team) on their birthdays.

- I sympathize if they are sad & try to revive their moods.

If all your answers are YES – believe you’re doing great. And carry on with the same. If you have Nos – believe you need to work on them. Nobody in this world is perfect. Its never late to start learning.

‘     Professional You’ – is a collaboration of work with happiness. Its all about how you treat others. Life is all about giving & sharing happiness. Be You & Be Professional.