Are you a dumbass manager?
Do you believe long hours means more productivity? Do believe controlling employees v. trusting them drives morale? Do you believe face-to-face meetings is the only way to build and sustain teams?
If you said yes to all those questions….Y
ou’re a dumbass.
The universal game changer. Love feels great to give and receive.
Whenever things get tough, no matter the circumstances or situation, think lovingly. Act lovingly.
“For only love can conquer hate.” ~ Marvin Gaye
I could beat up the premise common sense is lost on a lot of folks, but, well, you know this. However, when the absence of common sense impacts the way you live your life, what do you do?
Because I am no longer forced to be at a work station/area nor required to adhere to a traditional work schedule, all areas of my life have become so much more fulfilling. However, if people see me with my laptop open (no matter where I am), the first question I’m asked is, “Are you working?”
Short answer, probably.
But….what I do for a career, I love, and how I do it, feels a kabillion times better than it ever did. Thank you ROWE. The big difference is I may also be doing stuff for my band, connecting with friends and family, creating content for my blog, or just soakin’ up some electronic information.
However if my laptop is not open in front of me, this does not mean my mind is not open to life, because I am forever thinking about my friends and family, my next blog post, my next gig, and changing the world of work. I’m living and loving everything I’m up to, which includes my career.
Some other cool responses to, “Are you working?”
Joe Longo: “I’m just living.”
Jody Thompson: In a ROWE, you are not working 24/7, you are living 24/7.
James A. Michener: The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his education and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he is always doing both.
Live it up!
Stop being afraid.
Stop complaining.
Stop demeaning.
Stop giving in.
Stop giving up.
Stop judging.
Stop clinging to the past.
Stop criticizing tomorrow.
Stop wasting time.
Stop hating.
Stop doubting.
Once you stop doing some, even better, all of those things, life STARTS looking good…
Talk: [ intrans. ] speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words
Try: [ trans. ] use, test, or do (something new or different) in order to see if it is suitable, effective, or pleasant
At some point, you have to stop talking about it and just try it!
This is my “Say YES! To Technology” speech. I sound like someone trying to make their first sale. My point is, technology can help people do good. Connect people. Start and influence business. Make [some] things easier. Change the world.
I respect the fact people do need money for stuff. I am one of those people. We all need to eat, pay bills, support loved ones, etc. I’m with ya.
What I don’t understand is how so many people seem to believe misery is part of the deal.
“A positive attitude makes all the difference.”
A single Mom with 2 kids, working 2 jobs, who just finished school, and whose husband (of one year) was paralyzed in Afghanistan opened my eyes even wider today. She has known her hubby for four years – met during his rehab. She told me no matter what is going on in her life, she knows everyone has struggles. She told me she gets through her tough times by being positive.
Her smile lifted my spirits. Her laugh filled me with joy. And her positive attitude inspired me.
Be positive.
How often do you take control and make a decision? Do you feel part of the decision making process in the workplace or do you simply just find yourself asking for permission?
