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Humans, like all animals, have survived because we look for signals of danger.
This is a deep-seated tendency. It helps survival, but it’s not so good for rational thinking and empathy. It’s part of that lizard brain back there.
What’s the problem? Well, a sense of fear pushes you toward reactive thinking rather than thoughtful planning. Which is great when you have just seconds to respond, but not so great in most situations in modern life.
Read the rest of this entry »I recently had the opportunity to chat with Paul Kirby, author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Live a Fulfilling Life.
Paul has discovered that his joy comes from combining his interests in art, engineering, and even philosophy into what he does as an artist and author.
He even built a robot which creates its own art. So I feel a kinship because I also have many diverse interests.
Read the rest of this entry »This is a great time to celebrate springtime in the northern hemisphere.
And it makes me realize that I tend to accumulate stress over time. Lots of actions to take, decisions to make … so maybe it’s time to take a fresh look.
That’s what weekends and holidays are for, right?
Read the rest of this entry »I’m an analytical guy, and I feel most comfortable when a I have a plan that pulls together. I’d like to think that this is an asset for my various leadership roles.
However.
The absolute best vacation our family ever had was when we had three weeks, a campervan, and no agenda except to show up at the Sydney airport on a specific day. The sense of freedom was unbelievable.
Read the rest of this entry »There’s a new discussion popping up in various European countries and Australia. It’s about establishing a right for employees to completely disengage from their work.
No phone calls. No texts. No emails.
In the US, we pretty much get it for hourly workers. But for salaried? Our culture tends more toward expecting – sometimes demanding – complete accessibility. But it depends on the organization’s culture.
Read the rest of this entry »You’ve been cranking away for YEARS now. It never seems to end.
So when are you taking time to bring back your energy, your passion, your soul? Are you instead spending half the weekend worrying about work or vegging out in front of TV or social media?
That’s not rejuvenation. A renewal means stepping away for long enough that it makes a deep difference.
Read the rest of this entry »You know you should.
But there’s so much to do! So much to pay attention to!
Disconnecting is good for the soul. Do you have a time every day where you give yourself permission to disconnect from your business?
Read the rest of this entry »As the boss, you may think that leadership is all about making the plan, communicating the plan, and measuring progress.
That’s kinda true, but it’s not the whole story. Not even the most important part.
The plans create a structure and organization. Great! But rarely do they create the focus and energy for getting results. That comes from where you spend your attention.
Read the rest of this entry »Our work is SO serious! SO important!
So can we allow ourselves a little fun in our work? Why not?
OK, so sometimes the work really is super serious. I want my surgeon to know as much as she can and not play around with my life. But even in this example, you’ll find that medical professionals often develop a wicked sense of humor, to take the sting out of the weight of their work.
Read the rest of this entry »Your employees and partners are looking to you for direction. Perhaps you’re also looking for direction “upstairs”, whether that’s bosses, industry leaders, regulators, or whoever.
But there are many ways that top-down direction can fail:
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The Values-Based Business 