From the course: Social Success at Work
Join today to access over 22,600 courses taught by industry experts.
Adopt a service mentality
From the course: Social Success at Work
Adopt a service mentality
- No discussion of the social side of work would be complete without mentioning the importance of a service mentality. The idea is simple. The organization is more than just you. The vocation is not just you. The industry is way bigger than you and your colleagues. Each of us has an obligation to give back by helping each of these higher-level groups move forward. There are plenty of reasons you should care about this way of thinking. First, giving back and helping others are simply the right things to do. Next, the more you help others, the more you maintain a productive sense of empathy and an appreciation for the bigger picture. That makes you interesting to your colleagues and makes you a better decision-maker. Finally, being service-minded directly helps you. Your service efforts help you gain expertise and build a reputation as a person who cares and who wants to help others get the job done. Think about a service mentality as a choice to be helpful, show appreciation, and…
Download courses and learn on the go
Watch courses on your mobile device without an internet connection. Download courses using your iOS or Android LinkedIn Learning app.