CHAPTER 10

Essential Skill 4: Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic

Demonstrating a strong work ethic is the fourth essential skill to develop for those interested in embracing the ambiguity of a post-pandemic world. Throughout history, hard work, dedication, and sustained effort over a long period of time have been synonymous with a strong work ethic. In today’s postpandemic VUCA world, a strong work ethic needs to combat a society that grows more impatient with each passing day. Thanks to disruptive new technologies that produce instant communication, transactions, and connections, people have grown accustomed to immediate. Whether it is searching the Internet for an answer, texting someone when they are unable to talk, or purchasing an item online, ...

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