The Great Reassessment
A weekly roundup of the latest future of work and conscious leadership news and insights
This week I was talking to a friend about how just a few months ago we had been discussing my interest in coaching and teaching about remote work, the future of work, and conscious leadership. We observed how it feels like we went through a time warp to the future of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. What was mostly theoretical in February became the new reality in a matter of weeks. That’s how fast things can change when paradigms shift.
What paradigms have shifted for you?
What “truths” are you now questioning?
What beliefs suddenly seem more like opinions that can be changed due to new understandings or circumstances?
We’re accelerating into a new paradigm for work and what it means in the context of our lives and our cultures. It’s exciting to witness this transition. In any transition, there are difficulties, challenges, and discomfort. But we will come out the other side into a new way of living and working that will lead to more conscious leadership and conscious relationships. Now is the time to question assumptions and try new ways of being and doing.
Here is some of the future of work and conscious leadership content I found interesting this week:
Key insight for me: The article aptly dubs this trend “The Great Reassessment.” People around the world are reevaluating their lives. It’s exciting to see how our health—individually and culturally—will flourish as a result of this self-reflection and prioritizing well-being.
SketchDeck brilliantly answers the question, “Can you work remotely and still be innovative?”
Key insight for me: This entire article is chock-full of great insights on how to foster creativity for a remote team. The section on how SketchDeck manages long term projects is particularly helpful.
The CEO of Microsoft is cautious about the move to remote work.
Key insight for me: Satya Nadella cautioned moving to total remote work is like moving from one dogma to another. He advises examining the long term impacts on mental health, connection, and burnout. These are all valid points organizations are considering as they move to fully remote or hybrid teams.
Key insight for me: Unsurprisingly, most people want to continue working from home—mostly to avoid long commutes. State governments have been advocating for remote work options before the pandemic because of the impact on public transportation and traffic. There’s great incentive for communities to accommodate remote work options.
Work happy. Live happy. BE happy.
Meredith
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