Everyone wants to feel like they are part of something and add value to something, this is your shot, but is it? As an individual being part of a company and owning a company are two different things, and you need to decide where you want to be.
A company is not just four walls and an office to go to, it is the people that represent it, the culture that drives it and the passion of a group of people to be the best they can be working towards the same goal. Some people are happy to “fall in”, adapt and be part of a culture created by and for a group of people to represent a company and drive their values and goals. Other people want to create the culture, build the values and set the trends. Are you then the creator of the follower?
Owning a successful company says a lot about the owners and the people representing the company. To start and own a company is a great achievement but it also comes with great pressure, sacrifices and responsibility. You decide a lot of things yourself and set the standard of how to work and to behave. So your company is actually you
Why is it not true for an employee?
You can treat and manage it as much as you want as your own, but at the end of the day it is not yours and it will probably never be. So don’t let the company’s goals become your only goals. If you manage a company like it is yours, you can end up forgetting what you actually want. Being in line with company values, culture and goals is very important and you need to believe in it, otherwise why are you even there? Never let us decide who you are and where you want to be.
What should be your behavior?
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, if you don’t make mistakes you won’t learn from them. Zero mistakes made in life are zero lessons learned. Always ask questions and understand why things get done a certain way. Drive the goals with your company & team, but add value by being you, and focus on what you have to offer
Be your own brand and create your value
There is only you, and that makes you unique. Don’t change this, use this to your advantage. Own it all, even your bad hair days. You are not where you are today because of just what you learned but you have achieved what you had because of who you are. Never stop believing in yourself, if you don’t believe in your own greatness, then you cannot expect anyone else to.
What you stand out for, and what you believe in, will have a great impact on the type of experiences and opportunities you will have in life, and the type of people you will attract. Always surround yourself with people that are where you want to be, this will challenge and drive and motivate you to be better every day
Be the best version of yourself, TODAY, stop worrying about tomorrow, forget about yesterday and focus on today, and how you can make a difference today. There will be sunny days and there will be rainy days,
We need to remind ourselves where we started, how far we have come, and how much we still have to learn, and have fun with today.
“I am not where I want to be, thank goodness I am not where I used to be”
If you stand tall, walk up straight and own the room otherwise you will get lost in the crowd. Wake up, warm up and go.
Like you own the company.