You likely never met Myra Blalock. She was a dear, sweet woman who attended church with me several years ago. When she passed away after a battle with cancer, it left a hole in our community. Two months after her passing, Myra’s congregation received a phone call from her old boss. She effusively praised Myra. Myra was a woman of faith, and her boss described in detail how Myra authentically lived out her faith every day through her work. Not by preaching and pounding a pulpit; rather, through her graciousness, quality of character, and quality of work. How do you replace someone like that? Her solution was to call Myra’s church to ask—was there someone else at that church who might want Myra’s old job?
Do you hear what Myra’s employer was asking? She wasn’t just looking for a replacement—she was hoping lightning would strike twice! She figured that if Myra’s faith made her such an exceptional worker, there might be someone else at the church of the same caliber. That is the point: Myra’s work made such an impression that her employer looked to her congregation for help.
I love Myra’s story. It’s proof that giving your best at work really does matter. I would encourage you to do your very best on the job. Who knows? Maybe one day your boss will be calling your community, hoping to find another you.
Mark
Dr. Mark Edge
The WorkEdge Company
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