Giving before Getting
(Execution Excellence -"Ability to get things done" Series)
We discussed some of the mindsets of highly influential people in the workplace to get things done. We mentioned win-win, how they look at work, and clarity of what they need.
Regarding practices, influential people work on themselves to build their credibility through relationships and expertise.
Another practice the people consistently do is giving to others before getting.
What does giving before getting mean?
It is all about giving our time and sharing our knowledge or experience with others without much expectation of returns instantly.
Why is this important?
The act of giving and its consequence is based on the law of reciprocation.
The law of reciprocating is explained as when someone does something to you; you feel obligated to reciprocate or do something in return for them.
We might have experience in our personal life as someone gifts us for our birthday, and we accept it. However, we feel obligated to return it to them and will do it on their birthday or some other occasion. That is the design of human emotions.
Influencing people use the same principle in the workplace by giving their time, energy, and knowledge to others without thinking of returning immediately. Still, by nature of law, others will return it later when they need it.
For example, a colleague comes to you for guidance on investment or debt prepayment, as you have experience in it. When you take your time and share your knowledge, practical experience on do's and don'ts, and the nitty-gritty of financial aspects, the other person leaves with respect for you. You will not get any immediate return except maybe your self-satisfaction.
At a later stage, when you need any help from the same colleague to get things done for your functional activities, relatively you will get things done quickly as the other person is obligated to give it back to you, and they use the opportunity to help you out in the situations.
How can you give to others?
Regarding practices, influential people work on themselves to build their credibility through relationships and expertise.
Another practice the people consistently do is giving to others before getting.
What does giving before getting mean?
It is all about giving our time and sharing our knowledge or experience with others without much expectation of returns instantly.
Why is this important?
The act of giving and its consequence is based on the law of reciprocation.
The law of reciprocating is explained as when someone does something to you; you feel obligated to reciprocate or do something in return for them.
We might have experience in our personal life as someone gifts us for our birthday, and we accept it. However, we feel obligated to return it to them and will do it on their birthday or some other occasion. That is the design of human emotions.
Influencing people use the same principle in the workplace by giving their time, energy, and knowledge to others without thinking of returning immediately. Still, by nature of law, others will return it later when they need it.
For example, a colleague comes to you for guidance on investment or debt prepayment, as you have experience in it. When you take your time and share your knowledge, practical experience on do's and don'ts, and the nitty-gritty of financial aspects, the other person leaves with respect for you. You will not get any immediate return except maybe your self-satisfaction.
At a later stage, when you need any help from the same colleague to get things done for your functional activities, relatively you will get things done quickly as the other person is obligated to give it back to you, and they use the opportunity to help you out in the situations.
How can you give to others?
- You can give your time to others when they approach you.
- Patiently listen to their concerns, even if you do not have any solutions
- Sharing your knowledge and experience may open up new thought processes for them. People will never forget those who show new possibilities or approaches to their problems.
The point is world works based on the nature of law, and one of the laws is people are obliged to give back what they got. When we can give more to others, eventually, more people are obligated to give it back to us; by the way, you easily influence others to get things done when you want.
Just ask yourself how much time you are spending to give to others in a day.
Have a great week ahead!
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