My office resembles a war zone more than usual after a couple of weeks of moving from mailing deadline to special event to mailing deadline to special event to...more deadlines.
I came across this reflection on service and it is one more reminder: We all have to be vigilant about making sure our actions are aligned with our core values.
The other day I used the image of the pinball machine (or rather, the pinball) to describe my reality.
So I am back to seeking focus, seeking alignment.
In Good to Great, Jim Collins makes an interesting response to an assumption that one can't lead an organization to greatness and have a life. No, balance is important. Loving what you do is important. Being with the right people on the bus is important. (I am enjoying and being challenged a lot by this book...)
So I am back to seeking focus, seeking alignment, seeking balance. And hoping to be less pinball bouncing off whatever bumper, lever or wall happens to come.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
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Some years ago Oprah had a recommendation to write down 50 things you valued. It took several weeks maybe months to get to 50, but I must say this list has been my guide post to helping making choices. I make choices on what I value and my life is more balanced and focused and fun. My top value is family and I have had years of enjoying them as often as possible. It matters not what the list is, only that you have it and refer to it when necessary. PS I love that you incorporate business books as part of your spiritual life, that is very powerful.
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