Office Practice: Your Attitude (1972)

[Music] [Applause] [Music] going to work a custom shared by millions almost every day some enjoy it some don't [Music] satisfaction with a job even success in a job depends heavily on a simple thing called attitude a wrong attitude can prevent anyone from doing his best but a good attitude lets you look forward to going to work and it lets you do a better [Music] job Joan Monroe a bright young secretary is a good example she realizes that her attitude toward herself will influence impression she makes on [Music] others and she knows that her attitude toward her job will determine the kind of work she does [Music] has the right attitude she'll go far in her career and in life oh good morning thank you good morning I'll see you at lunch okay like everyone Joan's attitude shows the way she feels about herself and others is reflected in her Smile in the way she dresses in her posture careful grooming is a courtesy to others it shows that you care enough about other people to try to make a good impression of well good morning Jo oh good morning Mr Kramer I'm glad you're here me this morning we've got a big day you know I know and while your attitude is in your own mind it's difficult to hide attitude shows in the way you speak even in the way you listen yes I'll bring being a little early helps too it gives you sort sort of a head start on the day and let's face it it makes a good impression on the boss what's more important it gives him confidence in you and your co-workers know that you're prompt and dependable good morning Kathy good morning Kathy Johnson a girl who has been with a firm for a short time still has some things to learn when she first came to work she was usually late she seemed totally organized good morning Kathy good morning but her attitude was good she wanted to become more effective in her job she began watching some of the other people in the office and she learned everyone in the office could see that Cathy was really trying her attitude was clear and people seemed glad to help her solve her problems as a result Kathy was given more to do her responsibilities were increased her job is scheduling and billing a very important part of the agency's business Kathy this is Mr Tuda he's brought our new machine oh great to see you I knew you'd be pleased he'll show you how it's used Kathy's ability to learn new things quickly was important to the company also it was Kathy who suggested the new machine she had seen a brochure on it and she talked to her supervisor about it she took the initiative but she wasn't pushy she studied the facts and she presented her ideas to her supervisors it's the very latest thing on the market I turned it on can you show me how to divide now what is this for do you know yet that's your calculator okay oh I just love that again because of Kathy's attitude they listened to her and accepted her suggestion items like that we enjoyed meeting with you last week Joan is the secretary for Mr Kramer a key executive with the company I feel that we can meet Upon A satisfying mutual agreement their attitude towards each other is vitally important to their relationship and the success of the company if she resented his authority if he didn't respect her secretarial skills they would fail Joan's attitude is that she wants to please Mr Kramer to do this she tries to show him that she is Dependable efficient always loyal fine I'll have these letters for you just after lunch thank you oh I almost forgot I've revised this report and I'll need to have it retyped I must get it in tonight's mail I'll have it for you Mr Kramer thank you when your supervisors and co-workers know they can depend on you probably your responsibilities will continue to grow okay if you can develop an attitude which lets you tackle each new assignment with enthusiasm probably the rewards will grow too are you still at it yes this report has to go out in tonight's mail will you be late just a little well see you tomorrow okay goodbye at times increased responsibilities mean more pressure even longer hours this can mean that you have to make adjustments in your plans but a consistent positive attitude let you meet all challenges with confidence your attitude always shows it shows in your grooming in the way you dress in your posture see you with lunch okay it shows in the way you speak well good morning Joan good morning Mr Kathy this is Mr Tuda he's brought our new your attitude CHS in the way you listen by the questions you ask and it chosen the way you use your own initiative Mr Kramer here's the appreciate it thank you very family good attitude is a personal thing it's a matter of getting along with people your superiors your co-workers and yourself will there be anything else Mr Kramer no that'll be all for today Johan and I'll get this to the mail room on my way up good good night good night and thanks good night [Music] oh