HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL ON YOUR JOB

To achieve success on your job, I encourage you to do the following:


1.DRESS THE PART. 
Every actor or actress is required to wear a costume that suits the part they are acting in a play. Likewise, your dressing should reflect where you are going, not where you are coming from. It is simply human nature for people to judge you by your appearance. God Himself said that man looks on the outward appearance.1 You must therefore realize that people will see you before they hear you. Archbishop Benson Idahosa once said that the way you dress is the way you will be addressed. Your physical appearance is a major point of consideration in an interview. So, dress the part.

2.DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.
 A wise man said, “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.”2 You may not be able to rise above your level of skill. Develop your skills on a continuous basis. Attend seminars. Read books relating to your career. Subscribe to magazines. Seek advice from those who are ahead of you. Practice excellence on your current job. Become an expert in your field.
Sharpening your skill is like sharpening your ax. It will increase your effectiveness and productivity. Time spent developing your skill is time wisely invested. Develop your skills.

3. HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE. 
Your attitude towards people, life and work will determine whether you will rise to the top or stay where you are. Your attitude will determine your altitude. Have the attitude of a servant. Respect your employer. See yourself as ultimately working for God as you work for your employer. Do not complain, grumble, slander, gossip or backbite in the office.
Do not have an attitude of laziness. Do not steal. Appreciate the worth of the people you work with. Be friendly. Be co-operative. Keep confidences. Do not try to put others down. A good attitude is one of your most valuable assets in life.

4. CREATE A POSITIVE CLIMATE.
When God created man, He put man in the Garden of Eden. That tells us that God is interested in the atmosphere around our lives. A positive atmosphere releases God’s presence and inspires creativity. The difference between heaven and hell has to do with the atmosphere and climate in them. Some people experience heaven on earth while others go through hell. You can create a positive atmosphere around yourself; an atmosphere of peace, joy, faith and integrity. Be enthusiastic. Speak positive words. Ignore gossip. Organize your work area. Expect the best.