Our coworkers can the best or worst part of our job.
You've probably experienced both scenarios throughout your life. Let me ask you a question. Without taking into account financial security and all the things that evolve in importance as we "grow up," which jobs were the most fun?
Those customer service gigs where respect was hard to come by?
What about the labor-intensive one where you spent months swimming in sweat due to the summer heat?
Oftentimes (at least in my experience) the jobs I enjoyed the most were the ones I shared with friends.
I think a lot of the time we forget that we don't have to keep those experiences and feelings locked away in the "good ole glory days." You can be a great leader and a great friend. In fact, creating real relationships with your coworkers is an important part of the leadership puzzle.
It's important to create friendships at your job in every season of life. For you and for your team.
For tips on how to get along better with your coworkers, click here.
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