Sunday, April 16, 2017

Going Beyond the Bare Minimum

There's a security guard at the supermarket I go to. I'd guess he's in his mid-50s or so. He wears the standard uniform and always makes the rounds through this busy shopping center with a smile. At first glance, there doesn't appear to be anything unique about how he goes about his job. Except there is...

Whenever he has the chance he bags groceries, (something he's not paid to do), he offers people help with their items, and he walks around the store with an enthusiasm you can't fabricate. He takes genuine pride in his job and goes beyond what is expected of him. 

As a result, he's earned the respect of his colleagues and appreciation of customers. He understands that just because we can do the bare minimum of what are duties officially demands of us it doesn't mean we have to.  

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