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Get Goofy at Work
What’s the point of doing something if you’re not having fun? Life’s just too short to be miserable all the
time, wouldn’t you agree. The best organizations are fun places to be. Sure they demand excellent
performance, relentless innovation and superb execution around deliverables. But they also promote fun.
Being happy – and laughing – at work promotes collaboration, creativity and commitment. The company
that plays together stays together. And fun is good for the bottom line because people love doing business
with people who love doing business.
Life’s just too short to be miserable.
Now let’s talk about your personal life. Having any fun? In my twenties and thirties, I was serious.
Mr. Serious. “The purpose of life is a life of purpose” was my driving belief. I wanted to change the world
and servant leadership was the name of the game. I worked hard and played little. Only recently did I have
a big “a-ha” around the value of fun as I journey through life. I’m different now. I’ve still got my eye on the
mountaintop, but I’ve become much more attentive to enjoying the climb. I get goofy with my kids
constantly. I ski with my friends. I’ll add a day to a business trip to visit an art gallery as I did a few weeks
ago while I was in London. Because having a good time makes life far better. And a lot more fun.