I read “Reviving Work Ethic” by Eric Chester as the monthly
selection for 12 Books which is a business book club where we read and review a
new book each month. I went back to read the
review I wrote immediately after finishing this book and realized just how
short I fell on describing the book. Since reading the book I have found myself
in a few deep conversations with people regarding the problem with our younger
generations and their “What is in it for me” work ethic. I didn't realize just
how much of the book I had absorbed until I began referencing it and feeling
like I had the knowledge and some pretty great examples to back up my thoughts.
I agree and understand just what the author means in regards to simply showing
up has never been grounds for a promotion at work, however it does certainly feel that it
happens more than one would like to think.
I have since recommended this book to a few people who are
now reading it. We do need to lift people up and over to the quadrants that
will lead them to success that is earned and achieved only through hard work
and dedication to their position. Like the author states, we need to relate to
the circumstances and life situations within this generation and be able to
explain why this is important so that they are able to understand the concept. I think that leaders in all fields and their
employees should take the time to read this book and absorb the content within
it.
