Livingstone’s Pygmalion of Leadership by Benedict Jan Baloncio

Understanding the nature and sensitivity of your work is as important on how you display your individuality. It is desirable that those who dress professionally will behave in the same manner. A lawyer can never gain respect from clients or of the court if he cross-dress or a sales officer dresses up too fashionable can’t possibly close a deal. But more than how one carries himself outside with the clothes he appropriately wears, it is how he presents himself to the public – smart and with finesse. A number of members in the workforce now are lenient without putting their best foot forward. To work for compliance instead of appreciating the learning experience they have that translate sincerity and fulfillment of their work. These are some red flags to observe in meeting desired expectations, productivity and environment.

a. CORPORATE COMMUNICATION – Sending the correct message across, it is then sought to be consistent with what you say (including the tone of your message) and on what they understand in a proper medium of communication.

b. SENSE of ACCOUNTABILITY – If only commitment can be injected in every vein of an individual as to live up to commitments at all times. Deadlines and expectations are no longer observed to give way to biased personal interest. Also, a great deal of accountability is how one is responsible for his actions. Delays, failures and infractions should be dealt with personally, without having to point other people. This will spare conflicts within the organization, thereby keeping things harmonious.

c. EMOTIONAL MATURITY – Some human resources issues are present in a work place such as office romance, dealing with a crying employee and many others. These can be avoided if we display due maturity at workplace and create a line between personal issues and work.