Here we are in week 2. This is definitely helping my attitude at work. More people are referring to my board when they come into my office. Having a lot of conversations that revolve around whatever is on the board. It's good reminder for me and probably good for the people that take the time to talk to me about it. At least I hope it does.
This does apply at work and home. I smile when I see this phrase. It was a hard lesso
n for me. Accepting that you cannot do it all on your own can be difficult for independent people.
There are cultures and communities all over that share family responsibilities for raising children, family duties, community management, etc.
At work each of us has a role in making the business successful. This is not cliche' it is reality. I know in my job especially that there are hundreds of ways that individuals can contribute. I am amazed at people's capacity to think beyond themselves to improve business. What saddens me is a culture where that village mentality is not nurtured.
All it really takes is acknowledging their ideas and contributions, then explaining either why you will pursue it or why it isn't feasible. The best part about this is that even though many of the ideas will not work, your employees will continue to bring up cool and inventive things. These will keep your business moving forward. Those departments and businesses that do not acknowledge their frontline contribution end up being disconnected from the customer they serve.
At home, I rely on my village, to get through day to day life. Babysitters, sounding boards, parenting ideas, social activities. We can't do it all and in fact it is better for our daughter that we can't. She gets exposed to the village and learns norms of behavior and varying coping skills than just our own. With more exposure she will be better equipped to choose the life and village that is best for her. She in turn then assimilatesw to her village and contributes in her own way.
This does apply at work and home. I smile when I see this phrase. It was a hard lesso
n for me. Accepting that you cannot do it all on your own can be difficult for independent people.There are cultures and communities all over that share family responsibilities for raising children, family duties, community management, etc.
At work each of us has a role in making the business successful. This is not cliche' it is reality. I know in my job especially that there are hundreds of ways that individuals can contribute. I am amazed at people's capacity to think beyond themselves to improve business. What saddens me is a culture where that village mentality is not nurtured.
All it really takes is acknowledging their ideas and contributions, then explaining either why you will pursue it or why it isn't feasible. The best part about this is that even though many of the ideas will not work, your employees will continue to bring up cool and inventive things. These will keep your business moving forward. Those departments and businesses that do not acknowledge their frontline contribution end up being disconnected from the customer they serve.
At home, I rely on my village, to get through day to day life. Babysitters, sounding boards, parenting ideas, social activities. We can't do it all and in fact it is better for our daughter that we can't. She gets exposed to the village and learns norms of behavior and varying coping skills than just our own. With more exposure she will be better equipped to choose the life and village that is best for her. She in turn then assimilatesw to her village and contributes in her own way.
After typing this it sounds all very borg like, but the reality is that we all have to contribute. And we all need to take advantage of the offerings of the village. Have you utilized your village recently? Maybe you should see what they have to offer....
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