The 4 best work lessons for adults from Take Your Kids to Work Day

The 4 best work lessons for adults from Take Your Kids to Work DayThe 4 best work lessons for adults from Take Your Kids to Work DayHavingbunch of cute little kids running around the office on Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day this week probably did mora than boost your mood.Your child can also teach you something about how to approach your career. Incorporating some childlike freedom at work could be the push you need to level up.1. Stay inquisitiveYoung kids arent afraid to ask questions- and you shouldnt be either.Tom Pohlmann and Neethi Mary Thomas of big data analytics and decision sciences company Mu Sigma wrote about just how question-focusedkids can be in a 2015Harvard Business Review article.In a recent poll of more than 200 of our clients, we found that those with children estimated that 70-80% of their kids dialogues with others were comprised of questions. But those saatkorn clients said that only 15-25% of their own interactions consisted of questions, they wrote. Instead of backing down, remember to ask questions in the office- whether its asking for clarification or asking for what you want directly- even if it makes you uncomfortable doing so in front of your team.2. Use your imagination and take creative risksKids dream that they can be anyone (and anything) they please, and you encourage them to - so why shouldnt you?The next time you find yourself in a rut or frustrated with work, set aside some time to daydream. After all, science says that itcan be good for you. You might even realize what you really want to strive for in your career, and come up with a plan to go after it.Ditch the jaded outlook that takes over on long, cloudy days for a more optimistic perspective.3. Have a sense of humorLynn Taylor, workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant, told Forbes that workers tend to save the humor for their coworkers (not their managers). But keeping an inclusive sense of humor every day, with everyone, can be a big boost to your career.Humor creates an upbeat atmosphere that encourages interaction, brainstorming of new ideas, and a feeling that there are few risks in thinking outside the box. All that leads to greater productivityIt also stands to reason that if youre in a more jovial atmosphere, youll have more passion for what you do. Your work ethic will increase, and your enthusiasm will likely be contagious. Its a win-win for you and your employer, Taylor told Forbes.But cracking the right type of joke (properly) might even help you during a salary negotiation.4. Remember the golden ruleIn this case, treat your coworkers how youd want to be treated- with respect.The Harvard Business Review teamed up with Tony Schwartz, president and CEO of The Energy Project, and Georgetown University professor Christine Porath on a study of more than 19,000 employees, which she wrote about in an HBR article.Those that get respect from their leaders reported 56% better health and well-being, 1.72 times m ore trust and safety, 89% greater enjoyment and satisfaction with their jobs, 92% greater focus and prioritization, and 1.26 times more meaning and significance. Those that feel respected by their leaders were also 1.1 times more likely to stay with their organizations than those that didnt, Porath wrote.When parents step out of the drivers seat for the day, their kids can teach them a lot.