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In this episode, we explore the concept of agency and how it can be used to reclaim control over our lives, choices, and results, particularly at work.
Key Takeaways:
- Agency is not about control, but rather the ability to make conscious choices and have influence over our own lives.
- Our unconscious brain plays a significant role in shaping our actions and decisions, and we can choose to be aware of this and take action towards creating positive change.
- At work, feeling powerless or without influence can lead to feelings of being stuck. However, by choosing to believe we can make a difference and taking action towards that goal, we can create agency and empower ourselves.
Practical Tips for Creating Agency at Work:
- Share your perspective: Listen actively and identify areas that require attention, then share your insights with others who can benefit from them.
- Focus on the work: Take initiative to highlight the impact of your work and advocate for yourself with an effort to make positive change.
- Be solution-oriented: Break down complex issues into their root causes and create viable solutions.
- Manage your emotions and risk/ratio: Be okay with taking calculated risks and be open to learning from failure.
- Think & Research Before Acting: Take time to pause, reflect on the issue at hand, and use critical thinking to generate options for addressing it.
- Be Aware of the Algorithms that lead you: Recognize the potential pitfalls of technology-driven solutions and take steps to stay mindful of your own agency.
- The Importance of Humility in Agency: Humility is essential when exercising agency at work, as it allows us to approach challenges realistically and acknowledge our limitations. Practicing agency requires being willing to let go of assumptions and stay curious about the world around us. By cultivating humility through agency, we can create growth and innovation that benefits everyone.
Visit https://www.humilityresources.com to revisit practical steps towards reclaiming agency at work.
