Working in a Hostile Environment

Now, on this blog I generally don’t discuss religion, but I take truth and inspiration where I can find it.

T.D. Jakes did a sermon/lecture called “The Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment.”

Here are the 10 commandments:

1. GOD anoints you in trouble
2. Don’t expect to be appreciated
3. Seek opportunities to change the atmosphere without commenting on the problems
4. Do your job well, but remember your mission
5. Don’t let your environment get inside of you
6. Increase your capacity to work with different personalities
7. Remember that where you are does not define where you are going
8. The goal is optimum results with minimum confusion
9. Do not pledge allegence with the many clicks and groups that are normal at the workplace
10. Always keep your song near you

I found this video series to be full of gems that most people can use to better navigate the sometimes troubles waters of the workplace. Better than me giving you information second-hand, I invite you to look at the video series yourself.

Below is the first video in the seven video series:

Let me know what you think.