We used to talk about work/life balance — a lot. Nowadays, work/life integration is the phrase in vogue, and I use and prefer it too, particularly when we talk of striving for that sweet spot where working with Aloha meets living with Aloha and we are at our best, sustaining a livelihood that nourishes our […]
Managers Make Promises They Can Keep
“I left no time to dwell on promises I had no way of keeping.” ~ Joan Didion, The Year of Magical Thinking I’m not a fan of most reality shows, but one I do enjoy watching is The Voice, NBC’s effort to reinvent Fox’s American Idol. A significant part of NBC’s reinvention is giving the […]
Managing Energies: Struggle & Ease
We managers look for good results. When we get them, we’ll celebrate, so that’s a good thing — stop for the appreciation of MAHALO, and say, “Thank you!” and “Well done!” It’s the pause that refreshes before we continue with our next project, so celebrate wildly. However know this: A lot of work process is […]