Experts go so far as to say that engaged employees are the only competitive advantage a company has. We examine this question of whether we are in love with our company, or simply biding our time. When we love our work, and it loves us back, discretionary effort – that human superpower – is abundant. She wasn’t the top recruit or the highest potential, but she’s in love with her company, and they are in love with Gayle. Instead of being shut down for bringing forward out-of-the-box thinking and proactive solutions, Gayle’s company has promoted her twice in one year to demonstrate to others that her behavior is what the company values.

Source: Forbes February 14, 2018 17:03 UTC