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Walk at a Brisk Pace
The pace of the workplace is important, and we can influence this with something so small at how fast we walk.
Option 1: It’s Tuesday, and a long way from the weekend. Work is just not that interesting and you’re shuffling along at a Savanna pace.
Option 2: It’s Tuesday, and there’s much to get done so that you can enjoy the weekend. You walk at a brisk pace and keep the blood flowing to your brain.
Option 2 will serve you and those around you better.
Other things you do affect pace, but this one thing makes a big difference.
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Most managers take this too far, usually the ones that think busyness is effective, and spend their day rushing about and getting nothing of value done.
Posted by: Vaughn Dickson | April 12, 2005 at 11:43 PM
The managers that rush around and get nothing done have a whole other set of problems! Setting a brisk pace is not the same thing as being frazzled, disorganized, and overwhelmed. Pace is about excitement and proactivity - getting things done. Thanks for bringing that up, Vaughn.
Posted by: Lisa Haneberg | April 13, 2005 at 07:40 AM