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<\/a><\/p>\nThere are two fundamental states in which we seem to engage with our work environment \u2013 the employee mode and the citizen mode.<\/p>\n
The employee mode is an \u201coutside-in\u201d state, characterized by powerlessness, deep attitude of complaining and a sense of unfulfilled potential.<\/p>\n
The citizen mode is an \u201cinside-out\u201d state, characterized by a positive sense of contribution, deep engagement with colleagues, customers, the organization itself, and the recognition that organization offers an extraordinary platform for personal and social growth.<\/p>\n
What are the factors that enable\/ disable the shift from \u201coutside-in\u201d to \u201cinside-out\u201d?<\/p>\n
The first factor affecting this shift is \u2018commitment\u2019.
\n<\/i>Commitment comes out of human choice; it cannot be bought from anyone. One has to give<\/i> commitment. This leads to inside-out behavior.<\/p>\n
The second important factor is that of \u2018creating and nurturing relationships\u2019.
\n<\/i>The essence of relationships lies in fair-play and transparency. The more there is transparency; the better is the working relationship. On the other hand, the moment there is game-playing and manipulation, outside-in behavior starts manifesting itself.<\/p>\n
The third factor in this journey is the necessity of a \u2018success orientation\u2019.
\n<\/i>This refers to the desire to face challenges head-on and \u2018make things happen\u2019. If one is constantly in a state of \u201cthis cannot be done\u201d, obviously one becomes a victim of life around oneself. The more one can \u2018make things happen\u2019 the more one becomes in charge of things, and can shift towards an inside-out behavior.<\/p>\n
The fourth and most critical factor is that of \u2018purpose\u2019.
\n<\/i>This refers to whether we as individuals are willing to give ourselves up provided there is a purpose worth giving up to.<\/p>\n