So you want to learn how to play guitar huh, but not sure where to begin?
Most people will tell you that you should learn to play acoustic first, which is a fairly big misconception to bestow upon those interested in learning guitar. Learning guitar should be a fun process, and never feel like work or a job.
Who says you can’t grill in the rain? We brought a grill to the Inclind Headquarters last week and have decided to start using it on Fridays. This week was Burger Friday Week. Then, on Wednesday, we found at that torrential downpour was going to happen on our Burger Friday. Initially, we thought that we’d have to wait till next week, weather permitting. Then, we thought, we have a garage. We can grill in there (with the door open). So, Burger Friday stays!!!
So, our outstanding Graphics & Illustration Director / Grillmaster, Tom Brown, grilled up some “Tommy Burgers” (patent pending). Susan Hillman, our Marketing Director / Pastry - Desert Chef, made some macaroni salad and cookies and the feast was on. While watching some NCAA Tournament games on the Internet, we collectively devoured the slow cooked 1/2 pound burgers. We’ll be continuing this tradition of Inclind Family meals on Fridays.
Next week is Brats and Dogs Friday, weather permitting, we’ll be able to eat outdoors this time.
Seems it’s human nature to minimize one’s accomplishments, most especially people that are driven; this sort has a deeply engrained need to move to the next task at hand. This can be a very good thing from several perspectives. This approach tends to foster an environment of humility in the workplace and among other associates. It can also tend to make people more focused, keeping them moving forward, not giving time to rest. Perhaps that’s the crux of the issue…
When one doesn’t take time to rest, to look back, to survey, to measure, the result can become that of taking on the role of firefighter. We can end up spinning our wheels, actually creating the opposite of the desired effect. When we try to move the car faster by giving it more gas, rather than downshifting, the car can become stalled, stuck. The momentum can be lost.
Of course, the other extreme isn’t so good either. Taking too much time to celebrate can result in a “resting on our laurels” outcome. Too much celebration can cause a similar loss of the cherished and valuable, yet somewhat nebulous, commodity of momentum.
So, in the end, I suppose, a balanced approach is probably desired.
Take time celebrate, and then, get back to work…
Seems that teams function more smoothly when we acknowledge each other’s strengths as well as our own weaknesses. I’ve personally been involved in the tech field long enough that I’ve been exposed to lots of disciplines, methodologies, technologies and techniques. Still though, I am not expert in all these areas, even though I may think I am. Teams most all the time bring diverse and therefore a greater breadth of expertise.
This expertise can only be leveraged, it seems to me, when each and every member is willing to accept that others on the team have a higher level of skill, in certain areas, than any other member. Also though, each member must accept that he or she is best in his or her area. The team leader’s role, therefore, is to accentuate the positive abilities in each member of the team, but also, to encourage a true and realistic view of each member’s weaknesses. A delicate balance, for sure, but when found, it can truly make the difference between an effective team and one that exceeds the norm.
I’m grateful to work with a team of professional and growing folks who aspire to greatness, both individually, and as a coordinated and well-honed whole.