Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Play To Win At Work

The third post in a series challenging us to play to win in several different areas of our lives.  Today, let's talk about playing to win at work.

• Living by the letter of your job description is playing not to lose.  Adopting an attitude of service, even if a task falls outside the parameters of your job description, is playing to win.
• Cutting corners when nobody will notice is playing not to lose.  Doing your best, regardless of who's watching, is playing to win.
• Viewing your current job as a stepping stone to something better is playing not to lose.  Living with ambition for greater things, along with contentment in your current situation, is playing to win.
• Not participating in office gossip is playing not to lose.  Speaking highly of your co-workers whenever you can is playing to win.
• Meeting your deadline is playing not to lose.  Completing your assignment early (when possible) is playing to win.
• Living a good life in front of your co-workers is playing not to lose.  Seizing opportunities to be a witness for Christ is playing to win.
• Doing a good job because it will keep the boss off your back is playing not to lose.  Doing a good job because you want to honor God is playing to win (Colossians 3:23-24).

Obviously none of the lists in this series are exhaustive.  I just want to get the wheels of our minds turning.

Play to win at work this week!