I meet with so many people who feel as though when they get to work, they check their identity at the door. They either put on a mask they were never meant to wear or they become invisible—just put your head down, do your job and leave at the end of the day. What their companies miss is the chance to celebrate the community of people that work for them. We are not clones. We do not live in a “1984” society. We are all individuals with beautiful gifts and strengths to share that make up our work place.
We all bring with us different paths that have led us here. We all have different reasons why we are employed here. We all have different perspectives from which we view the events that happen daily. We all hear the words that are spoken in our own ears. We all filter the actions of others in our own ways. Ultimately though, we all should know we matter.
We should all remember to make room for each others hearts. We should all remember to honor one another in a loving respectful way. Great things happen when you make room for everyone to shine. The best collaborations are those that happen in settings where people know they will be heard, they will be seen and that their comments count.
I have the opportunity to learn much everyday at Garrison. From door frames to floating a floor and everything construction in between, I have been a student of renovation. The most valuable take away though has been that we honor each and every one on our team. We flow together as one bringing our best to the table each day. We have the support of our leadership who shows us firsthand what this looks like daily. Then, we get to bring that to our clients and show them what sets us apart in the renovation world.
So friends, don’t ever hang up your identity when you walk in that door. You matter. You are needed. The village just wouldn’t be the same without you.
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