Quite recently I've been paying more attention to the thought of paying attention. So many things pass over our heads on a daily basis simply because we don't pay attention. One can easily be distracted by their thoughts and fail to realize what's taking place in the world around them. I believe it is this attention to detail that makes all the difference between successful and unsuccessful individuals.
A more sophisticated terminology would be mindfulness. In my weekly reading of Office Vibe they presented an article on the topic and its importance in the workplace. I won't go into great detail about the concept as it can be easily researched but I will say that it is mind blowing. Over the last decade I've worked with many supervisors/managers, some who I believe to be more mindful than others.
The proof is in the pudding as they say. Those individuals who were more aware of what they were doing and why they were doing it were easier to communicate with and were more precise when giving instructions. Working alongside these individuals inspired me to be a better worker and to deliver as best I could.
There's much to be said of individuals aren't paying any attention to the details of their work/lives and as such may be stuck in a vicious cycle. Though my journey to that place isn't yet complete, suffice it to say that I am now paying attention.
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