In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of "quiet quitting"—when employees do only the bare minimum at work. Michael Sherlock shares insights on how leaders perceive this behavior and encourages individuals to stretch beyond their comfort zones to achieve greater success.
- Understanding Quiet Quitting:
Quiet quitting refers to employees who perform only the minimum required for their jobs.
Leaders are often aware of who is quietly quitting, even if they don't address it immediately.
- Leadership Perspective:
Leaders must assess whether quiet quitters are essential to their teams.
While some issues may take precedence, it’s crucial to recognize and address disengagement.
- Challenging Yourself:
If you find yourself quiet quitting, consider gradually increasing your effort.
Moving from 60% to 70% effort can lead to personal growth and increased satisfaction.
- Dealing with Self Doubt:
Self-doubt often stems from a lack of effort and engagement.
Engaging more fully in your work can help alleviate fears of job insecurity.
- Learning from Setbacks:
Getting passed over for a promotion is a common experience; growth comes from learning and moving forward.
Embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth and self-improvement.
Reflective Questions:
- Are you currently in a quiet quitting mindset? If so, what small steps can you take to reengage?
- How do you respond to setbacks or challenges in your career?
- What strategies can you implement to gradually increase your effort at work?
Addressing quiet quitting requires awareness and a willingness to stretch beyond comfort zones. By recognizing and overcoming self-doubt, individuals can enhance their contributions and find greater fulfillment in their work.
Catch us next time for another episode of the Shock Your Potential Podcast!
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Who is Michael Sherlock?
Don’t be fooled by the name, the hair color, or crazy shoes. Michael Sherlock is serious about business. She is dedicated to creating positive, productive, and profitable workplaces, and helping individuals and businesses unlock their ultimate potential.
Before launching her global training company, “Shock Your Potential”, Michael was Vice President of US Sales for two multi-national medical device companies, responsible for net revenue exceeding $75 million and as many as 500 employees at a time. Michael has been referenced in Forbes, quoted in Yahoo Finance and is a frequent media expert concerning hiring and employee management on local and national news outlets such as 6ABC in Philadelphia, ABC 13 in Houston, Daily Blast Live, and more.
Michael is a two-time best-selling author and recently released her third book, in a totally unique format, Operation Fred – What a Street Cat Taught Me About Leadership. Her fourth book, The Enlightened Workplace will be released this year.
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Welcome to Operation Fred—an online book bursting with 25 chapters of feline wisdom and fun. Each chapter is a purr-fectly crafted tale paired with a leadership and life lesson that will leave you purring for more.
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