BOOST…2015

Personal & Professional Development

February 13, 2015

BOOST YOUR…

COMMITMENT “The quality of a person’s life is in

direct proportion to their commitment

to excellence.”

Vince Lombardi

TODAY WE WILL…

Define commitment

Types of commitment

Identify commitments we have

Differentiate between types of commitment

Identify signs of weak commitment

Commitment versus Engagement

Determine your level of commitment

COMMITMENT

The state or quality of being dedicated to an activity, cause, or person

A pledge or undertaking

An engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action

Transforming a promise into reality

Willingness to give your time and energy

Giving self wholeheartedly

Synonyms – dedication, devotion, allegiance, loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity,

vow, promise, pledge, oath, contract, pact, deal, decision, resolution,

responsibility, obligation, duty, tie

TYPES OF COMMITMENT

Personal/Individual – the act or quality of

VOLUNTARILY taking on or fulfilling obligations

Professional/Organizational – the amount or level

of personal responsibility, respect, loyalty, and

engagement

Spouse/Significant Other

Child

Church

Health

Self

Friend

Work• Supervisor• Patient/Customer• Committee • Job Responsibility

Organizations• PTA• Team• Charity

WHAT ARE TYPICAL COMMITMENTS WE HAVE?

Personal/Individual Professional/Organizational

Driven by emotion

and/or heart

Fear/anger/

disappointment can

change level of

commitment

Can be driven by others

Driven by a desire to win, be

successful, be the BEST, and

level of engagement• Competitive/Pride/Ego

Fear/anger/

disappointment can change

level of commitment

Can be driven by others

SIMILARITIES/DIFFERENCES

Personal/Individual Professional/Organizational/Team

REASONS FOR LACK OF COMMITMENT

Fear • Of being let down or hurt• Of failure• Of being trapped• Of the unknown• Of history repeating itself

Reciprocity (they are not committed to me)

Dependence on others

Lack of self-esteem

SIGNS OF WEAK COMMITMENT

Never speaking up

Constant excuses

Endless debates with no action

New initiatives slow or stall

Consistent blaming of others

Mediocrity

Unwillingness to consider new or different ideas

Procrastination

IS COMMITMENT DEPENDENT ON YOUR

ENGAGEMENT?

“Individual commitment to a group effort – that

is what makes a team work; a company work; a

society work; a civilization work.”

Vince Lombardi

ARE YOU ENGAGED?

ORGANIZATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Engaged – the “Go-Getters” (31.5%) VERY COMMITTED • Work with passion and feel a profound connection to the

organization• Always involved in the extras• Creative; proactive; loyal

Not Engaged – the “Silent Majority” (51%) MINIMAL

COMMITMENT• Sleepwalking through the day• Putting in the hours instead of energy; just getting a paycheck• Doing enough to keep their job and get by

Actively Disengaged – the “Bitter Bunch” (17.5%) BOTH/EITHER• Miserable; actively undermine coworkers/projects/initiatives

KEYS TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT/ COMMI TMENT

Develop/Improve Your Self-Esteem• Allow Your Strengths to Dominate Your Weaknesses• Release Memories• Avoid Social Comparisons• Find Positive Surroundings & Support (You can’t fly like an

eagle if you hang out with turkeys)

Decrease Dependence on Others

Become Personally Accountable

Increase Your Personal/Professional Initiative

YOU!

YOU TELL ME…

Bacon & Eggs

Professional or Personal?

Engaged or Disengaged?

IT’ S UP TO YOU!

Are you committed?

How committed are you?• Pay check or personal success?• Are you satisfied?

Are you engaged?

How engaged are you?• Do you do just what you have to?• Are you satisfied?

Does your work matter?• Can your coworkers AND customers see that in you?

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS