Xiao Li, a newly graduated whiteman in the workplace, stepped into the workplace with enthusiasm. When he first entered the workplace, he always had the momentum of "newborn calves are not afraid of tigers", and he was always impatient to express his opinions during meetings, but every time he was stopped by the leader: "Xiao Li, you listen to others first." ”
Xiao Li wondered in his heart, didn't he need his opinion here? Just when he was confused, a new leader came to the company - Manager Wang. Manager Wang and Xiao Li are the same age, and the two soon became friends. Manager Wang told Xiao Li: "In the workplace, sometimes it is more important to keep your mouth shut than to open your mouth. ”
Xiao Li was puzzled: "Why?" ”
Manager Wang smiled and said, "Did you know that listening is a very important skill. By listening, you can understand other people's needs, gain insight into the company's culture, and avoid many unnecessary misunderstandings. ”
In order to better illustrate this point, Manager Wang told Xiao Li a story of his own:
When I first started my career, just like you, I always wanted to prove myself. Once, the leader asked me to make a presentation, and it took me a whole week to prepare. However, when I was gleefully submitting the report, the leader called me into the office and said, 'What is this?' I want a market research report, not a personal growth history! I was confused. ”
Since then, Xiao Li has come to realize the importance of listening. He is no longer in a hurry to express his opinion, but first listens to the opinions of others. When he is in a meeting, he tries to talk less and listen more; When communicating with colleagues, he always listens attentively. Gradually, he found that his relationships in the workplace became easier and his work became more comfortable.
At one point, the company held an important project meeting. At the meeting, a colleague proposed a new marketing strategy. After hearing this, Xiao Li felt that there was something wrong with this strategy, but he didn't say it immediately. After the meeting, he approached the colleague and offered his views and suggestions. The colleague was very grateful after hearing this, and the two of them worked together to ** how to perfect this strategy. Eventually, this strategy was a huge success in the project.
Due to Xiao Li's excellent performance in the project, the company decided to promote him to project manager. This made Xiao Li very happy, and he thought that his efforts had finally paid off. However, when he got drunk at a company party, he accidentally said something he had questioned about that market strategy. The next morning, he found out that the whole company knew about it.
This is good, Xiao Li has become the company's "man of the hour". Every time there is a meeting, someone will tease him and say: "Xiao Li, do you want to express your high opinion again this time?" This made Xiao Li feel very embarrassed. But fortunately, he quickly realized the problem and actively took measures to save his image. He began to focus more on listening and teamwork, and gradually gained the trust and respect of his colleagues.
After a period of hard work, Xiao Li finally got out of an embarrassing situation. He led the team to complete one project after another, and the company's performance is booming. Xiao Li has also gradually grown from a novice in the workplace to the backbone of the company. He learned the importance of listening and working together, and proved his worth with his actions.
Xiao Li's outstanding performance attracted the attention of the company's top management. One day, the president called him into the office, told him that the company was ready to focus on developing him, and offered him the position of head of international projects.
When Xiao Li heard the news, he was so excited that he almost jumped up. He has always dreamed of one day going abroad and showing himself on a bigger stage. Now, this opportunity has finally arrived.
In his new position, Xiao Li gave full play to his talents and teamwork spirit. He worked hard with his team to overcome one obstacle after another and finally successfully completed the project. This project not only brought great benefits to the company, but also allowed Xiao Li to make a name for himself on the international stage.
Li's story teaches us that listening is a very important skill in the workplace. By listening, we can better understand the needs and perspectives of others and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts. At the same time, listening is also the key to building good relationships. Only those who truly know how to listen can win the trust and respect of others.
In addition, Xiao Li's story also tells us that in the workplace, don't be afraid to make mistakes. Even if we make mistakes at work, don't be discouraged. As long as we can learn from our mistakes and take proactive steps to recover our losses, we can still succeed.
Today's Xiao Li is no longer the young boy who has just entered the workplace. With his own efforts and talents, he has grown step by step in the workplace and has become a well-respected workplace elite. And his story also inspires more people to strive for excellence in the workplace.