Thursday, February 9, 2006
Hello Friend: Tuesday I took a lunch break. I turned on CNN to catch up on a world events. I'm glad I did! I had the very special privilige of hearing the Rev. Bernice King deliver the eulogy for her mother Coretta Scott King. If you can locate a tape please do so. It is inspiring. The essence of the message was that her mother's passing from complications related to ovarian cancer (the reproductive system) represented the opportunity for birthing a new human civilization more aligned with the vision of humanity god had for the earthly life we inhabit. She preached of how so many have been worshipping the false gods of materialism, militarism, and meism and that her mother's passing marked the time of readiness for a new beginning in line with the kind of community her father envisioned. So I find it interesting that I too am birthing: > new NEWSLETTER …here it is! > new WEBSITE www.ResolutionWorks.com CHECK IT OUT! > new BLOG www.ResolutionWorks.com and click on the welcome! > new LEARNING PROGRAM... I will send it to you very soon and you can also find it on www.ResolutionWorks.com blog and products page. I hope you find this newsletter a bit more engaging than the plain text I have been sending. I hope the look and feel captures the human spirit embodied by the Kings. It truly is a pleasure to be of service. Sincerely, Stewart ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** I found the following piece heartwarming and encouraging: Herman Trend Alert: Meaning and Values Slipping into First Seat January 25, 2006 For many years, money was the primary motivator to a substantial majority of employees. Employers did not demonstrate that they really wanted anything more than do-what-you-are-told-labor in return for money paid in wages and salaries. And workers were satisfied to do the work, then periodically demand more money. Gradually we moved from money to money and benefits. Employees were lured, placated, and retained with money…plus health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance—then childcare, petcare, and concierge services. Eventually, faced with rising costs, employers asked employees to share in the rising costs. Interestingly, the movement is now not toward higher monetary compensation, fringe benefits, or negotiated cost-sharing. Employees are seeking what we might call compensation of a different nature. They want something more for themselves; they want control of their time. They want balance. Not work-life balance, but life-work balance. Life comes first today for more and more people. More research is being conducted to learn more about what people want in their lives. As more organizations and researchers discover the richness of attitudes and beliefs that underlie the significant shifts taking place, we expect to see the frequency of studies increasing. One example: Nearly half of 2,586 workers surveyed last year by Yankelovich Monitor felt they are devoting too much energy to work and too little in "other things in life that really matter". And 28 percent of all workers polled said they would take a pay cut to get more time off. The movement, which we have been watching for a while, is based on a growing awareness of personal values. More people, in their work environment, are basing work and life decisions on personal and organizational values. People are talking about values with their co-workers and their employers. We saw this trend emerging almost a decade ago when we conducted the research that led to our book, "Lean & Meaningful." Employers and employees are moving to a more meaningful culture, an environment that emphasizes meaning and contribution in each person’s job. Each role in the organization will take on new importance, giving workers reasons to join and remain. Copyright 2005 by The Herman Group--reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists, copyright 2005. (800) 227-3566 or www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is published each week in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* Last month a friend sent me a message about a website whose purpose was to fill people with the value and presence of GRATITUDE. Over the past forty days I have been receiving a daily message. For most of you reading this message it would be a reminder of how much we all have to be greatful for. If you want a daily reminder for a while go to www.GoGratitude.com/masterkey to sign up for your daily dose. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* The brilliant American writer Kurt Vonnegut had a lot to say in this piece that was published in last Sunday's Herald. Vonnegut's Blues for America by Kurt Vonnegut http://www.sundayherald.com/ ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* |
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