Own What You Do and Love it Too
For Anyone Who Works for Anyone
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Own What You Do and Love It Too
The statistics are startling. 54 percent of employed Americans are unhappy with their jobs. Narrow that group to the millennial generation - those ages 18-29 - who are just beginning their careers, and the percentage jumps even higher. More than 70 percent say they are not happy with their current jobs. The problem isn’t just in the United States it’s a global issue. I consider this an epidemic.
What’s up with all this unhappiness?
I contend that it’s all about love. That’s right. L O V E!
What’s love got to do with it? Everything! Because if you don’t love what you do you’d better ask yourself:
What kind of parent are you?
What kind of spouse are you?
What kind of friend are you?
What kind of manager are you?
What kind of neighbor are you?
What kind of you are you?
Regardless of who you are and what you do, this book is for you and anyone who works for anyone. It doesn’t matter what your age is or how new or invested you are in your job. It doesn’t matter if you’re an employee in a manufacturing plant, a retail store, a self-employed consultant, an Executive or business owner - it really doesn’t matter. What is important is that to be truly happy in life and be the best that you can be, you’ve got to love what you do.
Loving what you do creates passion. You can’t hide passion. It lives in every pore of your being. It becomes your core—your foundation. Most importantly, passion is something no one can take away from you—you control it.
This is the vision that I am personally passionate about: To get everyone to love what they do.
As you read this you are probably raising an eyebrow and thinking to yourself, “good luck, Terri!” That’s okay. I’ve heard comments that are far more skeptical, even downright negative, citing every reason you can think of about why this is an impossible vision to accomplish. Throughout this book you will read about many of those reasons and begin to see why they don’t deter me.
I realize that loving what you do may be a BIG vision or mission, but in each chapter I am giving you an “Own It” guide to help you control your destination. At times, it may seem to be taking a little longer than you expected to reach your destination. But, I promise you that your life will never be the same once you achieve that mission and begin loving what you do.
Think of the reality. Life is too short to miss one moment of all the love and joy you are entitled to. Yet, to do that, you have to be willing to be responsible for controlling the environments you choose so that they nurture and foster the very best in you. In this book, I’ll help you explore all the elements that go into ensuring you put yourself in the types of environments that provide the right opportunities to love what you do so you can also own what you do. Regardless of your role in life—be it Contributor (an hourly or line employee), Manager (one who manages other people or processes), Executive (those with wide areas of responsibilities and substantial budgets to manage) or Leader (those who create the mission and vision for their enterprises and are the ultimate decision-makers)—this book is for you.
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About the Book
In Terri Kabachnick’s first book, I Quit, But Forgot to Tell You, she tackled an issue that was on the rise in the workplace across the globe—employee disengagement.
Now, after years of serving executives as a trusted business adviser, coach, and behavioral expert, she focuses on the growing trend of lack of ownership. “Blame-itis”—the act of blaming others for workplace problems—has become prevalent, causing disenchantment.
In this book, you’ll learn how to ensure you don’t become part of the trend by:
• asking probing questions during a job interview to gain insights into the company and your potential boss;
• developing self-awareness to empower yourself and confront daily
challenges; and
• eliminating self-sabotaging beliefs that limit your potential and impact
every area of your life.
Numerous self-assessments, fun exercises, and real examples from the workplace are included to help you determine how you feel about what you do, define your role, and become more productive and happier inside and outside of the workplace.
Develop the skills you need to secure your dream job and position yourself for continued success with the proven career strategies in Own What You Do and Love It Too.
About the Author
Terri Kabachnick is a Certified Speaking Professional and the founder and CEO of The Kabachnick Group, Inc. in Largo, Florida, which helps companies improve work force productivity and performance. She has spent the last 33 years researching and sharing her knowledge about the human side of business with organizations worldwide. Terri also serves as an executive coach and business advisor to many top senior level executives. A member of the National Speakers Association and past president of the Central Florida NSA chapter, she is also the author of I Quit, But Forgot to Tell You.