You’re not paying attention to your family, your community, your private self? All you have time for is your career? You’re making a big mistake. How things are going at home, in your community, and in your interior life all influence whether you perform well at work. Over 20 years of research and practice on leadership and performance, I’ve found that when you bring the whole person to work, you get more energy, productivity, commitment, and focus. It makes good business sense to account for the values and passions that really drive people.
Don’t Leave Your Personal Life at Home
You’re not paying attention to your family, your community, your private self? All you have time for is your career? You’re making a big mistake. How things are going at home, in your community, and in your interior life all influence whether you perform well at work. Over 20 years of research and practice on […]
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