In a recent Seth Goin experience, he shared the 4 responses that over 10,000 humans across the world responded to when he surveyed them about significant work.
1. I surprised myself with what I could accomplish
2. I could work independently
3. The team built something important
4. People treated me with respect.
He went on to highlight accomplish, independently, team, and respect.
I was a part of that survey. And I can confirm my responses align with what he found.
Let’s grow and challenge our own abilities, give me the autonomy to work alone or with others (which means trust I’ll get my job done), and show me that you respect me as a human and a professional.
You don’t need to work a corporate job to obtain these four ideas. You don’t need to work a remote position to realize these either. They can be found in virtually any job path or career. And if they seem unobtainable I challenge you to job craft and create it for yourself.