Bill Hybels continues Chapter 4 of Simplify by stating he finds it helpful to filter your former job- or any revitalized and revisioned vocation you’re seeking in the future- through four foundational alignments: passion, culture, challenge, and compensation. The first two alignments will be discussed today.
1. Passion. God wired each of us with a passion for something. Getting the passion alignment right plays a vital role in job satisfaction. Pastor Hybels believes the best book written on the subject is Letting Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer.
2. Culture. The author asserts if the culture alignment is off-kilter, satisfaction and fulfillment will be drained from your job. It is essential to consider the following:
a. Ask the right question. Is this a place where you could thrive?
b. The truth is your friend. The Best Christian Workplaces Institute describes four levels of staff culture: Toxic (alarm bells should be sounding); Critical Moment (teams are moving toward either toxic or flourishing); Healthy (things look good, but not great); and Flourishing (running on all cylinders). Facing the truth may be painful, but it will benefit you in the long run.
c. Culture builder or culture buster? In your daily actions, are you a blessing or a burden? Whether your work environment is healthy or dysfunctional, you can be a blessing to everyone who crosses your path. No one can ruin your attitude unless you give them permission to do so.
Today’s question: How does accepting that the truth is your friend position you to revitalize and revision your vocation? Please share.
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Tomorrow’s blog: “Appropriately challenged- plus”