Mary Poppins In The Workplace

A famous woman once stated, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and, snap! The job’s a game.” Even though Mary Poppins is a fictitious character, she makes a great point in leaders creating an environment in which their employees or ministry members can enjoy. It stands to reason the more enjoyable the workspace, the more enthusiastic everyone will be in reaching goals and achieving greatness. In light of this, leaders must know how to revel in the triumphs of their group, create an enjoyable (key word being joy) workplace for their employees, as well as be able to remind their people why they are part of the business in the first place. Kouzes and Posner (2008) quote William Hwang, who states, “I have learned over the years that it is not the size of the gesture that is important, but the simple fact that you noticed someone’s contributions” (p. 127). At times, it is beneficial to let followers know they have been recognized for their hard work and dedication. Head Pastor at Beulahland Bible Church in Macon, Georgia has created an environment where he identifies the church as a whole responsible for providing enough funds to make the necessary changes to the parking lot, the new …show more content…
Proverbs 17:22 states, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (ESV). Being in a nonviolent workspace allows for free thinking and a better collaboration of ideas. If this is created by the leader, the employees are more likely to look to them as someone they can look up to. Kouzes and Posner (2008) state, “People are more willing to follow someone they like and trust. To be trustworthy, you must trust and be open with and to others” (p. 130). At times, it is important to gain employee’s trust by sitting down with them one on one or having bi-weekly get-togethers to raise