Do have a coworker/employee that is constantly telling everyone how many hours they worked?
Of course you do.
These individuals would like to wear bright orange badge on their shirt that provides a running total so that we could all stand in awe and marvel at their hours logged.
Would you like to stump this super worker? The next time they begin to tout their latest 14 hr day, ask them the following question – “How much value did you deliver?”
Unless you are paid hourly, the number of hours worked means absolutely nothing.
Who cares that you came in at 7am and worked through dinner? Nobody but you.
Your contribution to your company is all about the value you create.
Did you move the needle?
In other words, did you improve a process, cut costs, provide a new idea or close a big deal?
Did you add value? That’s all that matters.
I have frequently told my staff that I don’t care if you come in at 9am and leave at 3pm as long as you exceed my expectations (add value).
The day they stop adding value is the day I start checking my watch when they enter and leave the office.
How are you going to add value today?