The Good, the Bad, and the Rotten Employee with Michael Sherlock

In this episode, we explore the varying roles we play in the workplace—from good to bad to downright rotten. Whether you're an employee or an entrepreneur, we challenge you to reflect on your contributions to your organization and how you can evolve for the better. Understanding Your Role: Examine your role in the workplace, whether as an employee or an entrepreneur. How do you contribute to your company’s mission? The Spectrum of Performance: Recognizing that we can all embody the good, the bad, and the rotten at different times. Emphasizing that this isn't about self-criticism but about self-awareness. Collaboration and Openness: Are you willing to work collaboratively, even when it’s not your preferred method? The importance of being open to suggestions and ideas for improvement. Effective Communication: The necessity of honesty about mistakes and missed deadlines. Acknowledging that perfection is an illusion, but communication fosters improvement. Commitment to Outcomes: Understanding that what we do matters and contributes to the bigger picture. Encouraging a culture of transparency and accountability within teams. Call to Action Reflect on your role in relation to your organization's mission, whether as an employee or a leader. Embrace the idea that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and self-awareness is key to improvement. Foster open communication and collaboration to enhance team dynamics. Recognize that striving for improvement, rather than perfection, leads to greater success. By examining our roles and embracing honesty in communication, we can transform our contributions to the workplace. Thank you for joining us today on this journey of self-discovery and improvement! Catch us next time for another episode of the Shock Your Potential Podcast! ************************ 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 in 2025. ************************ Have you met Fred? Buckle up for an adventure with Fred, the feline friend who’s here to show you how leadership, friendship, and life lessons can be as delightful as a catnap in a sunbeam! Welcome to Operation Fred—an online book bursting with 25 chapters of feline wisdom and fun. Each chapter is a purrfectly crafted tale paired with a leadership and life lesson that will leave you purring for more. Curious about what Fred has to share? Dive into Chapter One and Lesson One, now available on our website. Link: https://thefredchronicles.com/aboutfred/  Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm! Learn more: https://thefredchronicles.com/ Get ready to be whisked away into a world where business smarts meet cat charm! Follow us today to know more about Fred: Website: https://thefredchronicles.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operation.fred.2024/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationfred/ To connect with Michael follow her on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelasherlock/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shockyourpotential/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSSpeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/SYP_Leadership FB: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelSherlockSpeaks/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shockyourpotential/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2E1TcA8