Success Consists Of...

Having Positive “Mental Attitude”

28 May 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving
another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better:
Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here
on the website.

Mental Attitude

Mental Attitude is the manner in which you approach your job every day, all the time. A positive mental attitude will allow you to face each situation or problem in a “can-do, can-solve” manner. On the other hand, a negative mental attitude will cause you to give up- let somebody else do it. When considering individuals for promotion, managers want to know what their mental attitude is. Does he (she) find solutions or create problems? Is he (she) a “can-do” or “that’s not my job” kind of person? The proper or positive mental attitude will ensure your growth and development. This positive attitude can be cultivated through earnest desire and by concentrating more of our thoughts on the many, many positives around us and within us.

Questions for Reflection:
How would you describe your mental attitude?
Do you know someone with a postive attitude? How successful are they?
Do you know someone with a negative attitude? How successful are they?

Knowing “Confidence”

07 May 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving
another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better:
Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here
on the website.

Confidence

Confidence is a secure feeling that you have about yourself when doing something.
Confidence on the job involves four things:
1) knowledge
2) proper training and knowing-how
3) practice in doing the job
4) doing the job well.

Remember- doing the job well creates confidence in yourself, and confidence helps you do the job well!

Questions for Reflection:
Are you confident at what you do?
How does your confidence affect your coworkers or employees?
What examples of over and under-confidence can you find around you? What does it make you feel?

The Definition of “Raise”

23 April 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving
another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better:
Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here
on the website.

Raise

Raise refers usually to an increase in pay. A raise can be for merit, accompany a promotion or be a cost of living increase. A cost of living increase is realizing the effects of inflation on the individual’s ability to meet his obligations. It is usually applied by percentage and to all employees (across the board) and may be spelled out in a labor contract. A merit increase or raise is a way of recognizing achievement. by becoming a more valuable employee, the worker is worth more money to the company. A raise accompanying a promotion is a way of recognizing the dollar value of the increased responsibilities.

Questions for Reflection:
If you’re an employee, under what conditions do you get a raise at your job?
For employers, under what conditions do you give raises to your employees?
How is this different than what the general public perceives about receiving raises?

Management

09 April 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving
another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better:
Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here
on the website.

Management

Management is that group of individuals selected by the owners to direct the operations of the company. It consists of foremen, supervisors, department
heads, officers and directors. In smaller companies, the owners are
also usually the top managers. Management is responsible for making
and administering policy, establishing company direction, maintaining
controls, and doing whatever is necessary to ensure that the
operation is profitable. Those individuals selected for management
have executive skills; a capacity for managing and directing the
efforts of others to accomplish established goals. They are leaders.
Management runs the company- it cannot run itself. Management creates
jobs.

Questions for Reflection:
If you’re a manager, how do you rate your own effectiveness at the job?
If you’re NOT a manager, how can you increase your management skillset?
Are you interested in becoming a manager? What is your game plan to get there?

Effort

26 March 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better: Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here on the website.

Effort
Effort is the amount of thought and energy put out to do something. In most cases an employee has an abundance of reserve energy. Effort is not only physical but mental. In a growth company all effort is expended either by individuals or groups- or by the entire company. A “gung-ho” company doesn’t let any grass grow under its feet. It is the company that’s “on the ball.”

Many times the right effort is not expended because of bad habits or poor training, not realizing what degree of effort should be used to do the job. Studies have shown that individuals use only ten to twenty percent of the total energy or effort potential.

Effort is another way of saying, “You get out of life what you put into it.” If you work hard, you’re dedicated to your job, you have the desire and ability to accept additional authority and responsibility, you will have a rich, full and rewarding life.

Everything in life takes effort- from getting up in the morning to eating your evening meal, and the expending of effort is good and healthy. It is necessary to expend effort and energy to stay healthy, to stay alert, to be in situations where “life is happening.”

Questions for Reflection:
What is your personal reward for putting forth the effort to do a good job?
How does your health effect how much effort you can give?
Are you happy with where you are in life? How much effort would it take to get there?

Attitude

12 March 2013 by Laddie F. Hutar

Today, we are giving another term from our book, “How to Understand Your Job Better: Hutar Job and Business Terms,” available for sale here on the website.

While reading the definition, absorb what it’s saying, and try to determine how it applies to you. Be honest- nobody is grading this test, and honesty here will help you determine where you may need to improve in the future.

Attitude

Attitude is the way you feel toward or about something: about a job, about work, about life.
A positive attitude: a glass is half full.
A negative attitude: a glass is half empty.

The kind of attitude you have towards work, your job, towards the company, towards life, will determine how rapidly you progress in your job.

The proper attitude for a successful working career is an attitude where you feel positive about life, about your job, your company and about yourself. You’re mature in your understanding that work is necessary, and that the world does not owe anyone a living. You have a positive attitude in terms of understanding that you must have cooperation with other employees in the company. You have a feeling of pride in what you do. Attitude is one of the most important assets you possess. Your attitudes can be controlled by yourself.

Questions for Reflection:
What is your attitude in daily life? Be honest!
Can one with a positive attitude gain anything by improving it further?
How can you improve your attitude?


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