Why Renewal?
Where Will It Lead?
Is there an alternative to a style of life where the pursuit of more, bigger, better, further and faster leaves individuals and organizations exhausted and gasping for breath? Yes, there are other paus-abilities. They look like this.
Imagine a world in which:
| Personally | Organizationally |
|---|---|
| We are acutely aware of our values and our intentions. We work from our unique talents. | Corporate direction and values are clearly aligned with policies, plans and actions. Strengths are leveraged. |
| We feel a strong sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. | We take pride in the value we provide for our clients. |
| We focus our energy on higher-level goals and let go of lesser priorities. | We create reasonable workloads, based on top priorities and a realistic view of resources. |
| We accomplish what matters most. | Productivity and profits soar. |
| We exercise for strength and rest for renewal, seeing self-care as an investment in a healthy future. | We invest our resources to develop our employees and upgrade our capabilities. |
| We regularly challenge ourselves with new ideas. We learn from our successes and failures. | We are open to new information and practices. We harvest insights from everyday experiences. |
| We build strong supportive relationships and connect with clarity, strength and compassion. | We are attuned, aligned and connected to our colleagues and our clients. |
| We notice and appreciate our successes and good fortune. | We celebrate our contributions, connections, and exceptional results. |
Reclaiming the rhythm of renewal will not be easy, and it will not be simple. However, our progress will be far more powerful if we work on it together.
Looking for ideas on how you can personally model this change? See Personal Renewal.
Looking for ways you can lead this initiative in your organization? See Workplace Renewal.
