Do you have the right attitude at work? - Tutti Taygerly | EP83

What is work ethic? What are the qualities of good, and poor work ethic?<br /><br />Work ethic refers to a set of moral principles, values, and attitudes around how to act at work. While<br /><br />this may vary depending on your organization and company culture, there are a few universal<br />qualities of both good and poor work ethic.<br /><br />This is what we will be unpacking on the show today with our guest Tutti Taygerly.<br /><br />Throughout her 22 years in tech, and now, as an executive coach who teaches leaders how to scale<br /><br />their teams, she’s identified four qualities that exemplify good work ethic:<br /><ul><li>Reliability and dependability: You need to meet deadlines on time, act appropriately in virtual and in-person meetings, and navigate different communication styles. You need to regularly deliver on these behaviors.</li><li>Productivity: You need to consistently navigate your priorities and find smart ways to use your time, complete important the tasks, and deliver high-quality results.</li><li>Ownership and autonomy: You need to exercise initiative, and show that you can take direction from others, learn, and improve.</li><li>Collaboration and team support: You need to have the foresight to look beyond your individual role and establish positive working relationships with others. Support the responsibilities of your team and act as a team player.</li></ul><br /><br />All four qualities demonstrate professional integrity, or the practice of showing a strong commitment to ethical behavior at work.<br /><br />In contrast, examples of bad work ethic include:<br /><ul><li>Low work quality</li><li>Consistent tardiness</li><li>Lack of attention to deadlines</li><li>Focusing on your own goals at the expense of the greater team or company goals</li></ul>Abuse and harassment, whether of the most explicit variety or the unconscious, micro-aggressions and sabotaging of others.<br /><br />If you are keen to develop or maintain the habit of a good work ethic, then this episode is a must!<br /><br