A supportive environment can do wonders for our self esteem, confidence, team spirit, leadership skills and even our health.

If you have ever had your work praised by a co-worker, perhaps you will remember it making your day or even if a passenger has given you positive praise for a job well done.  These comments can have an overwhelming effect on our self-confidence.  However, sometimes we overlook these comments and forget to express them.  If you do go out of your way to speak your mind, when you think a co-worker has done a good job, not only will it have a positive effect on their confidence, but it also may heightened their engagement and keenness to continue to deliver a high standard.

If you are supportive and friendly, people are more likely to want to share thoughts and ideas with you.  Being approachable is beneficial; people will be more inclined to feel at ease around you, be honest with you and ask when they have a query-these are aspects that can go a long way in developing teamwork.

A supportive environment definitely creates for a better working atmosphere.  It helps to support a sense of community and team spirit, which works as a reminder that everyone is working towards one collaborative goal.  This is a concept that can get overlooked when people are focusing solely on their own workloads; being able to draw on your co-workers expertise can only be beneficial, both in your current position and in a networking capacity, moving forward.   

Aiding the development of others and drawing out the best in them, is one a key role for a leader.  It makes you more respected and influential. That means that by investing time in supporting your colleagues, you’re enhancing your own skills as a leader.

Getting along with your colleagues can even have health benefits. With so much time spent around co-workers, their social support can be of significant value to your mental wellbeing, which often reduces stress and can help to maintain a balanced emotional state.

 

 

 

Remember: a little bit of support can go a long way!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next week, my depot visits will be on Wednesday at Basildon and Thursday at Hadleigh.  Please remember, if you have a question email me and I will be more than happy to help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting along with your colleagues can even have health benefits. With so much time spent around co-workers, their social support can be of significant value to your mental wellbeing, which often reduces stress and can help to maintain a balanced emotional state.

Remember: a little bit of support can go a long way!