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Renew the Meaning of Work

Work, craftsmanship, artistry, pride, passion.  All words used to describe accomplishing tasks that make the world go around.  Imagine that NASA went to the moon with a 64K memory chip.  Crafting the software code was accomplished through pure artistry and efficiency.  In today’s world there’s more memory available in most digital watches.  Actors and athletes  constantly discuss improving their craft to achieve great performances.  Artists push the limits of their passion into each piece.  In each of these professions the true value of work is the finished product.

Through the recent few decades work has become synonymous not with the underlying value and craftmanship of the product but by the financial value achieved by accomplishing the task.  More simply, it’s all about the money.  Today’s workforce strives for titles, monetary compensation and leisure time to pursue their passions versus putting that passion into their work.   Work represents each individual’s contribution to society and should be both engaging and productive.  If either is lacking something must change.

As leaders entering a new year it’s incumbent on us al to reinforce the value of work for all our associates.  Renewing the passion of our organization’s pursuit is an imperative.  Recharging the passion tank to build in the pride of craftsmanship for every job is our responsibility.

Personally, I’m renewing my committment to bringing out the best in my clients through artistic interpretation of their challenges and innovative methods to overcome those obstacles.

Have a fun, productive and prosperous 2013.

December 28, 2012 Posted by thechangedude | Uncategorized | Business, Leadership, Motivation, Personal | Leave a comment