Focus on Production, not Position
Take a second and ask yourself a question, “What motivates more, results or recognition?” Most of us know the right answer, but when we truly assess our motives, do they align with a pursuit of results or recognition? Unfortunately, we live in a world that promotes position and title as the goal of utmost importance. What title is on our business card, or on the front of our office door, seems to be of great importance to many. Yet position, is only a means to the end; production. Not the other way around.
We have a saying on out team, “You can get a whole lot more done if it doesn’t matter who gets the credit.” I am reminded of a profound statement made about Jesus. The Apostle Paul that he made himself of, “NO REPUTATION.” If there was ever a person that deserved to be recognized and honored it was Jesus! However, Jesus knew the key to living a fulfilled life; push aside the position and just focus on production.
The amazing part of this simple, yet profound equation is that those that are producers are honored with position. The leaders that I have truly grown to respect are the ones that wanted to be treated like everyone else. There is no expectation of being served, as they are bent on serving others. This is truly the type of leader I aspire to be! How about you?
Maybe its time that we stop worrying about climbing the ladder to gain some attention and get in the ditch and start making a difference.
