by Michael Holland
We challenge ourselves each and every day to achieve. Problems arise and we solve them. Employees have issues and we deal with them. As a leader, you expend a great deal of energy to creatively solve small and big problems. At times you’ll find your energy level to be low, which should alert you to a need to refuel the energy. Studies have shown that minor shifts in your perspective can provide a great deal of impact in solving problems. New perspectives can be gained from the simplest of changes to your daily routine. Buy your morning coffee at a different shop. Park in a different section of the parking lot. Take a walk at lunch. Take a different seat in the staff meeting.
As you commute home today, take a different route. For those who drive, take the back roads home instead of the interstate or take a route through a different section of town. Using public transportation? Take a different train or bus. On the train, move further down the platform to sit in a different car. On the bus take a different seat. Sit if you stand or stand if you sit. Changing the scenery can provide a small spark to challenge your creativity.
Create variety in your habits and you’ll likely find variety and energy in your problem solving.
Do you remember that song, “Take the Long Way Home” by Supertramp? One of my favorites from back in the day.
Great song to add to my playlist!