Every once in a while we take a break from all this serious “Improve the world one idea at a time” stuff, and post something silly - today, it’s 11 things to do that don’ cost much/any money from the Learn me Good blog. Enjoy!
For those in the US, happy Independence Day!
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http://www.fark.com/cgi/vidplayer.pl?IDLink=4365716
If only our own processes worked as seamlessly as this duo’s — moving back and forth without missing a beat (for the most part) - how can we get our teams to enjoy themselves while working together?
If this was implemented here at McDCG, there would never be a queue for the printer, all client queries would be handled seamlessly, our invoices would be sent with zero errors on the correct day, and there would be no errors internally. [Not to brag, but we're pretty close to some of these already -- which makes it more fun to identify the areas where we CAN improve!]
If this philosophy was implemented where you work, what would it look like?
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Goofing off has a bad rap. Kids who do it in school are called unfocused. Adults who do it are labeled as irresponsible, or worse. And why? What’s so bad with goofing off?
I prefer to think in different terms:
- Recharging my batteries
- Blue-sky thinking
- Strategic musing
Some of my best and most creative ideas have come after a short period of goofing off – stopping in a store after lunch to browse the sale rack; taking the long way home from a meeting, just to drive the twisty road (Austinites, if you’ve ever driven Westlake Drive, you know what I’m talking about…) or heading to the beach for a well-deserved break from it all. While I’m disconnected from the chaotic business world, even for 30 minutes, I notice solutions I’ve missed; opportunities I’ve overlooked; and to-do tasks I’d forgotten to handle.
So the next time you’re stuck on a problem, consider running out for an ice-cream cone; taking an aimless walk; practice your golf swing, bike technique, or swim stroke; or other ‘aimless’ pursuits – and see if it doesn’t jostle something loose and break up the mental log jam!
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Courtesy of a pal on Twitter, I was introduced to these great family photos - enjoy! And thanks for sharing, @JenWojcik!
Twitter regards from @marymcd
And if you’re not on twitter it’s a way to micro-blog in real time - but only 140 characters or less. It’s fun! you can check it out here.
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OK, I’m going to fall on sword here and tell you about my gaffe. I was using the bathroom in China, right before a big presentation. I had dressed for the occasion, wearing a skirt, nylons, and heels, since I was going to be presenting to the company’s top management. After coming out of the bathroom directly into the large (well populated) rotunda area, I proceeded towards the conference room — and noticed a few people coming up from behind me rather quickly. Turns out I had tucked the hem of my skirt into the top of my hose — pretty darned embarrassing, and hard to project that “I’m the professional” image! After a brief whisper into my ear, an even quicker yank on the offending skirt hem, and a final smoothing of the skirt, I proceeded into the conference room. It reminded me of the episode of “Friends” when Rachel has her bridesmaid dress tucked into her panties…
Unlike the woman in this video, I was grateful to be told and the damage (other than to my pride) was negligible.
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