They own the processes, they own the service and they also own the product. They know their names are invisibly written on everything they touch. 

You see a leader, I set the tone and the rhythm for my company, everyone else does everything else. I use humor all of the time to break the ice.  

I use a lot of self-deprecating humor to get those around me to loosen up.  If anyone would like to qualify this just call and ask if I can dance. I’m so bad that I’m not even qualified to watch “Dancing with the Stars.” There is everything that is right with laughing at work. 

But balance in everything. I’ve read that rivers in our out west are strangling themselves with silt because of the damns. Today, there are only controlled water releases to regulate floods and generate energy.  

Seasonal floods on many rivers are no longer a danger. These rivers are suffocating in the silt.  By trying to control the natural ebb and flow we are damaging that which we are trying to protect.  Occasionally, a torrent of water is now viewed as good.  The river needs this explosion of raw natural energy to survive.

Interesting, don’t you think? I believe that the people in our organizations need a natural release like humor to survive the day to day stress that is incumbent in most work environments.

Our job is to cultivate that environment to encourage not just professional growth, but personal growth. Don’t laugh.  It works. A positive and balanced environment is a productive workplace. Set the boundaries for hard work and encourage laughter on the job.  And get some sleep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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