Friday’s Open Forum Question is:
How do you express Love in your work?
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Geez, this is a huge question. As soon as I read it my mind went off in a thousand different directions. The first thing that came to mind was showing hospitality. That is, I do a lot of things — most are little things — that are intended to let the people I care for know that they are welcome and that I am glad to be seeing them. I address them by name. I look them in the eye. I shake their hand. I provide a clean and comfortable environment for them. I make a HUMAN connection with them. Also, I treat them with respect. I don’t hurry them. I listen to them and make sure I understand what they are saying to me. I avoid assumptions as much as possible. I work hard at developing my professional skills and employ them as best I can in the service of those for whom I care. I also pray for those people as well. I find myself thinking of someone during the week or especially when I am at worship, and I quietly lift them up in prayer.
Well, there is a start to my answer. I look forward to learning what others have to say to this.LikeLike
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I really like Tom’s description of what he does to give loving care in his work. He sounds like a marvelous care giver and a model for the rest of us. I try my best to love my staff by listening to them as patiently and kindly as I can.
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I agree with Helen, when I read your post Tom I thought…can I come visit you!
Right now, for me today, I would have to simply say to give and receive a BIG hug.LikeLike
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Some of my answers are the same as others. Listening is a very underrated skill and often overlooked. I believe I show my love most through attentive listening. I also try to keep an open mind and never jump to conclusions. So often, one piece of information at the end can change my whole take on what has transpired. I also try to end each indepth converstation, especially with my direct reports, by asking, “is there anything I can do for you?” and “How can I make your work easier for you?”
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I also agree with each comment, to give your attention and time to others in the workplace is a display of care and commitment(I wish it was contagious!).
Most days I’m busy with duties, but when I can I’ll linger(touch base)with my co-workers to ensure that their projects are completed satisfactorily.LikeLike
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I express Love in my work by trying to be 100% present when I am speaking with my employees. I would rather stay late to get my work done then rush my caregivers out the door. Being in Home Health, our caregivers provide care 24/7, so when they are able to come to the office they deserve nothing short of my full attention. I am also big on laughter and smiles! I try hard to have my conversations be about more then just business. I recently had 75 direct reports, and made it my mission to make sure my employees knew I cared about them.I would ask questions about their schooling, their children, their families, as well as let them know how proud I was of them for their accomplishments.
I think showing others through love that we are all apart of something bigger makes everyones day a lot brighter!LikeLike
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Thank you to each of the writers for reminding me that love is expressed in the work situation in very simple but meaningful ways.
For me, I try to notice those most neglected e.g. making sure that each day I visit the women who work in the laundry and those staff members in the kitchen. As these are ‘downstairs’ they are out of sight of most visitors and staff and thus could be forgotten easily.
By the sharing of themselves and their families I too am enriched and have received love at work.
May we continue to spread the joy of love wherever we are.LikeLike
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