This is the key question Simon Sinek asks in his book, “Start with the Why.”
Why do I get out of bed every morning?
In my role as co-founder of WLP Success, I get out of bed every
morning to make a positive impact on how business is conducted in the Middle
East in general, and in Dubai specifically.
My 20 years working in teaching, training and coaching in a
variety of industries in Dubai and throughout the Middle East has allowed me to
observe disrespectful and de-humanising people management practices.
Many employees are motivated by manipulation (the carrot) –
the employment package, or the opportunity to be a big fish in a small
pond. Many are also motivated by the
stick – fear. Fear that they will be
fired and lose not only their job, but their residence visa, livelihood, house,
kids’ schooling, and ability to pay off loans.
Many people who lose their jobs also face the fear of leaving the
decent, liberal society that the UAE provides and being forced to return to
their home country and face persecution and/or poverty.
My motivation to get out of bed every day is to help senior
leadership, managers, and employees to work in a respectful, harmonious work
environment. At WLP Success our motto is
that we are “Humanising The Workplace
with Unconventional Wisdom.”
Why should anyone care?
Employees should care that someone out there has their back.
Employers should care because we’re very good at what we do
and we get results.
Human beings should care because we’re all
inter-connected. “…We are spiritual beings immersed in a human experience.” Wayne W. Dyer
Through training, coaching and consulting we help
organisations reach their potential through their people. We work side by side with our clients to set
and meet organizational goals, and reduce fear and stress to encourage
creativity and innovation.
I love what I do. That’s
why I keep getting out of bed every morning knowing that my work make a
difference in people’s lives.
