I have just responded to an email asking me for an opinion on the state of work. Here we go: It is late I have had a few - this is from the heart. I hope it resonates - and if it doesnt, hey thats fine. Why do so many workers feel they have no power to think differently about their workplace? How can this be addressed? Most work is coercive, it is done to you. The best work is coactive, it is done with you. It is totally human to want, need and expect that our views be taken into consideration, and yet we defy these wants, needs and expectations at almost every step in our working lives. Heed this: Never do anything about me, without me, David Zinger. As Stephen Covey wrote, We need to listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply. I think that means we need to bring love and our artistry into work. Please get out of the way and allow me to let that happen.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Nov 2013 23:19:33 +0000