Seven Deadly Workplace Sins. First Up: Pride

I just recently read an article where self esteem is really selfish esteem. I did argue for the need to have self esteem to survive. I think the same is true of pride. It would be hard to go to work if I was not proud of what I do. I give my all to my students. And when my students start to act put out or like I am too proud, I must step back and praise and thank the students for their contribution to the success of the class or their own work.

Sometimes this backfires and goes to their heads, but then the decline in quality of their performance shows up in their grades. Even though I warn them about their attitude affecting their grade, they do not believe me until I have to do the math,for the report cards. It's like they get proud enough of B's and think they can kick back and skate for a while. Then they get the 'F" which really brings down their average. Others seem to know just how to ride the fine line.

It is a balancing act (skill), and people do need acknowledgement even if there is the risks of having it go to their heads. I personally like to stay clear of public recognition. So I tend to do a lot of one one one recognition. With some people, it's not "cool" to look like you do a good job infront of others. Pride might be an exterior of toughness essential to surviving on say the "Street."

KandidKate

I like Your perception that all we do is just assemble parts from Creation to *make* new creations.

I am PROUD on my *creations* which display Life as magical, majestic trip from Eternity to Eternity.
Than everybody act like children and enjoy the ride.

I am NOT PROUD on myself when I *create* something from common thought , collective subconsciousness, that there are not enough of ..... what ever.......

Ina Matijevic

Mr. Trump,
I fully agree with your take on "Pride". We should be proud on what we have excelled but must remember the contribution of others also.

Look forward to reading your other articles on rest of the things as well.

Rajesh Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com
Helping technopreneurs to excel and lead their life!

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Now!

I TRULY believe that the MAJORITY, if not ALL, of these traits can be found in the CHURCH today.
I believe the Majority of the church is corrupt.
The church is very critical.

Sometimes the best people are NOT found in the church.

Shame!

Jerilynn Quall

Pride is a sin every where, at work and in life. Same goes for low self-steem. Sin is a religious term. And even religion wise, I believe that low self-esteem is a sin. It means that you don't believe in God's justice or mercy or generosity. He is Just because we all have a chance to be great; Merciful because He loves to help those want to change and be the best they can; Generous because He loves giving to those who ask for his gifts.

"And as for the favor of your Lord, do announce it."
Quran, 93:11

By being proud of ourselves, we are declaring that we are aware and also thankful for our gifts. This is good pride. Bad pride is looking down at other people. It's as simple as that.

Egyptian Mind
http://shedouenglish.blogspot.com

Take tremendous pride in what you do, how you look, and how you treat people. Sales people sometimes mistake their insecurity for pride. When every sentence starts with "I", it's not pride, it's insecurity. Mr. Trump is correct, no one can go it alone. Leaders in every role must walk the talk. If you are not willing to be a team member, your staff won't either. Success is a combination of incremental contributions from the entire organization. I am most proud of that!

I agree that all of the above are necessary in healthy doses.

All too often these places that list attributes such as pride and greed don't count Donald Trump's share of the pie, these lists only accomodate the employer.

It tames the masses as it were so that when there is not enough to go around, its never Donald Trump's issue. And of course why would it, he builds waterfalls and highrises most real live people can't afford.

food,
shelter,
housing

and resources such as

heat,
electricity
water

are more important lists to build and consider,
If any of the above are missing it then breeds your list aforementioned.

But still give an employee all of the above and many bottles of bleach to flip those apartments, the trade off is a much shorter life span albeit with a paycheque and maybe a few of the ammenities above since anything less than fifteen dollars per hour does not pay the bills nevermind the hardship of families watching a much needed loved one expire too early.

Minimum wage is not a gift, its a life sentence frought with holes in your plan.

Simply put, as humans we are conditioned at birth to not only accept disparity but to admire it.

There is a difference between Pride and Confidence. Pride is empty, based on ones assumptions of themselves. For example the employee, fresh out of college, who thinks that you should hire him as Vice President of operations on his first day. The guy who thinks that just for being born the world owes him (or the gal). That is pride.

Pride is deadly because it is a lie.

It has people take on more than they can handle which at times can place them in mortal danger. You may have seen someone who had a few too many drinks of liquid pride at a cocktail party and where that got them.

Confidence is different. Confidence is a feeling you have about yourself based on factual accomplishments. Usually you are not the one to talk about them as much if at all. Other people are telling you how good you are. That seems to be the fundamental difference. Confidence is the truth you can handle what comes your way and you are in control of it.

I have to agree with yours conclusion but also have to mention that there is not successful boss with no arrogance. The boss always knows what's best, even when he doesn't. But successfully managing a difficult boss is a challenge.
Kate Walhing
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Kate Walhing

Ah, the seven deadly sins. My mother always used to quote "Pride goeth before the fall" -Ancient Hebrew Proverb. Overall, I agree with you that having pride in what you do and approaching things in a conscientous manner is a good thing, not a sin - as long as you acknowledge that it isn't all about you. It is when ego comes into play, and you boast, and you fail to give credit to others, as you said, that things fall apart. Life does have a way of bringing us back into a humbling perspective.

Now, here is another take on self-consciousness. I came across an idea once, and the author (sorry source long since forgotten) stated that self-consciousness is actually a form of ego, because it comes from the belief that you are so important that people are even going to notice, care or remember. Isn't that a twist? This is good to keep in mind, but that doesn't mean its OK to act with wanton abandon. So, I consoled myself with this thought, on entering a new high school with matching pimples on each side of my nose. Imagine my surprise when about two years later, a friend replied. "You know what I remember about you the first day you came to school?" You guessed it! That just goes to prove there is more than one way to go down in history. If you can't be famous, you can always be infamous.

Oh, one more thing. Careerbuilder.com sounds like a cool site. I'm going to check it out. Have you ever visited topten.org?