IS YOUR PERSONALITY KEEPING YOU FROM BEING EFFECTIVE IN VIRTUAL WORK?
Well, given the projections on how remote work is here to stay – see the McKinsey article, you may want to take a good look at our suggestions on managing yourself in the virtual reality of 2021 and beyond
Ever gone round and round in circles chasing the same goal?
Ever felt frustrated upon realizing an entire day of effort was wasted because of some technology issue?
Ever watched someone in a similar remote work situation achieve success, yet when you tried the same thing it didn’t work for you?
First of all, let the coach in me applaud you for your effort, and put to words something you probably suspect but haven’t quite been able to put your finger on.
LET’S START WITH WHAT WE BASE ALL OF OUR INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM COACHING ON:
There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to personality and the challenges of remote work.
What works for one person, just doesn’t work for another.
Here's the rub though...We're all bound by the same biological laws of physics but we each have our own “signature” set of needs and motivators.
We all need…
Water
Sleep
Nutritious food
Exercise and movement
Genuine human connection
And effective ways to manage stress
So, why is it that what works for one person doesn't work for another?
WHERE WE’VE ALL BEEN MISSING THE MARK
While the self-development and leadership worlds continue to argue about who has the best program, and thus the best program everyone should follow, I'd argue we’re looking for answers in the wrong places...
Maybe we’re so focused on behavioral “style” and outward strengths that we’re missing the point.
Do you want to know the biggest “X” factor to reaching your goals?
Maybe if you cracked the code of YOU first, the rest of the pieces would become obvious, quickly fall into place, and your performance would improve dramatically?
Maybe your...
Personality
Stress responses
Avoidance patterns
Recurring strategic errors
Identity issues/insecurities
Strengths and shadow side
Ideal learning environment
Most helpful forms of guidance and accountability...
...are the most important factors to sort out.
Maybe wrestling with those things is where your breakthrough is going to be found.
If you don't understand your triggers and errors in judgment, you're bound to keep repeating the same patterns.
That's why the average American worker is now spending 80% of their online time struggling to manage the stress of remote work.
That's impressive resilience, but it's also the classic definition of insanity. Knowing yourself is how you break that cycle.
A WAY TO KNOW YOURSELF BETTER
Our tool of choice is the Birkman method to help you understand yourself, others, and the challenges of working remotely. Visit our website here for a quick overview of each of the four quadrants of behavior and see which one resonates with you. Which ones are impacting your virtual work/life?
