Who knew that "zoom" would become not only the name of product but a verb, and a verb not in the sense of speed or movement?
It's been awhile, friends and followers, and I apologize for being AWOL. You see, there's been a lot going on in our little ol' world that's been a bit distracting.
So, in keeping with that general distraction and "new" normal, here are some random observations about life, both professional and personal, through staring at a computer screen all day and then shifting senses to what's coming through the telly, bluetooth speaker or on the turntable.
+ I read a blog post by Diageo's Andrew Geoghegan earlier this week, in which he wrote, "Hire for mindset: curious, culturally connected, provocative, bold, innovative, objective and collaborative." That's one of those lines that I wish that I had written as I agree completely--being around the curious is what spawns great insight, thinking and, ultimately, action.
- Is there anything more damning as to our state of affairs than the fact that the wearing of a mask is now a political issue and split by party lines? Please...please--listen to science and wear a mask. The spread of a virus only slows if all of us listen to science.
+ Is there a better song of lost love than Sinatra's rendition of "One For My Baby (And One More For the Road)?"
- Why did someone have to come up with the term "social distancing" when, in reality, being socially distant is the last thing that we need at this time? "Physically distancing" is more appropriate. Don't distance yourself socially--reach out, connect, reconnect, even if not physically in proximity to one another.
+ Billions on Showtime. Watch it.
- "Zoom fatigue." It's a thing, yet...
+ ...I have reconnected with friends and colleagues across the country because of the wonder of Zoom technology. It's been a conduit for connection in as personal a way as possible in these times.
- Mike Gundy. C'mon man, v1...
+ You don't have to be a country fan to respect the incomparable success of Garth Brooks, both in album sales but also in his uncanny ability to sell out venues across the world. I strongly recommend the two part documentary series on Brooks on Netflix titled "The Road I'm On."
- C'mon man, v2 = Major League Baseball.
+ And, finally, this bit of truly anecdotal "research." I have, through my work, consistently asked colleagues in other businesses how they and their teams are doing. To a person, the common theme is "productivity is higher than ever." Will that productivity continue as the stay-at-home situation continues for many? Who knows...but isn't this a testament to the reality that an office is not a necessity for achieving results?
Stay well, dear readers. Be safe.
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