Sports fan or not, almost anyone who lives in Philly is familiar with the Eagles. Whether it’s cheering their team to victory on the field, or carrying out a similar role off the field, many local residents feel a close connection to their home town team. In an effort to determine how closely Philly professionals identify with the players, PhillyJobs.com recently polled their site visitors to find out, “Which member of the Eagles team best represents your position at work?”
More than 64 percent of said that Brian Westbrook best represented their position at work - the person who executes the plays and gets the job done. Surprisingly, the second highest majority of respondents (16.3 percent) said that they still needed to prove themselves at work and that Michael Vick best represented their position. More than 14 percent said they are responsible for leading their team to success similar to Donovan McNabb, while the remaining 4.44 percent said they call the shots at work and most identify the most with Andy Reid.
It is reassuring to learn that the majority of local professionals feel that they are the person who “executes the plays and gets the job done” in their position at work. These workers likely possess a strong work ethic, which is a valuable attribute to any employer. Professionals who “still need to prove themselves” or would like transition into a leadership role should take a queue from Eagles player Brian Westbrook by demonstrating strong work ethic in the workplace. Below are a few tips on how to achieve this goal and become a better employee:
- Take initiative. Athletes rarely settle for being mediocre and are constantly looking for ways to improve themselves, which is a quality that can easily be translated into the workplace. Professionals who are looking to get ahead in their job should perform to their absolute best on a daily basis and continue to identify opportunities to learn new skills and challenge themselves to take on more responsibility. Remember to set goals to help you along your path.
- Be a team player. Someone with a strong work ethic should be capable of being a leader and a team player. Businesses appreciate employees who work well with others, respect their fellow colleagues and understand how to lead a team to success. Remember that your decisions can affect the entire company, so it is important to do what is not only good for you, but what is best for the company as a whole.
- Have a positive attitude. Maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace goes hand-in-hand with having a good work ethic. By having an optimistic outlook on your job, it not only looks good to your employer, but it helps to encourage other employees follow your lead. Look for ways to put a positive spin on negative issues in the office and try to bring a fresh perspective to problems that may arise.
- Demonstrate dependability. In a team sport, it is crucial for your teammates to trust you to get the job done. The same is also true for the workplace, which is why having a good work ethic should encompass being a dependable and reliable employee. By doing your part to create a productive workplace, it sets a good example for those around you and also establishes confidence in your ability to take on more responsibility.
Professionals who truly want to stand out for having a strong work ethic should take these tips into consideration. Athletes such as Brian Westbrook are an excellent role model to take after in the workplace. By holding yourself to the same standards as a football player who is responsible for “executing the plays and getting the job done” it shows that you are truly committed to delivering a high level of work ethics and achieving success in the workplace.
