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Hello Everyone,
The word "standard" has a number of meanings, two of which come
together in an interesting way for each individual:
1) A distinctive flag, banner, or ensign of a person, group, or
organization.
2) An acknowledged measure of comparison of value; behavior that
is a gauge of self-control.
Each of us, especially a businessperson or professional, needs
to raise our personal standard in the community and marketplace
in order to be successful. We tend to utilize a variety of
advertising and promotional techniques, however the one element
that has the greatest impact on our reputation in the community
and the marketplace are our personal standards of behavior.
You already have a set of personal and professional standards
that are reflected in everything you do. Are these standards
high enough to give you the reputation in the community and the
marketplace that you desire?
Take time to examine your standards and determine which ones
need to be raised. Some of your standards may be too high or at
least too rigid to be realistic. Also make sure your standards
are consistent with your values, otherwise they will be nothing
but a burden to you.
You need to set your own personal standards for the way you
treat yourself and others. Both are important since you cannot
be your best for others unless you take good care of yourself.
So set standards for your appearance, work ethic, health
(physical, mental, and spiritual), recreation, personal growth,
etc. Then set standards for the way you treat others such as
integrity, respect, courtesy, honesty, punctuality, etc.
Once you have determined the standards you want in place at this
time in your life, it's important to put in place some systems
and procedures that will support these standards and ensure that
you will adhere to them consistently.
Your goal:
To develop and maintain consistently high personal and
professional standards.
The result:
You will develop a strong reputation in the community and the
marketplace and you will experience a greater sense of
self-respect and self-esteem.
Your assignment:
Evaluate the key standards for your personal and professional
life. Be sure they are consistent with your needs and values,
then set them high enough to give you the reputation you desire.
Once you have reaffirmed them, be sure to put in place the
necessary systems and procedures to ensure that you will adhere
to them consistently. -by Sandy Karn
Wishing You the Very Best!
Leanne Busby
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