Four Destructive Myths

[jducoeur]

[Simple link posted here instead of G+, since the latter is refusing to load for me this morning:]

Very nice article in Harvard Business Review: Four Destructive Myths Most Companies Still Live By. Sounds entirely spot-on, from my experience...

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Re: Not surprisingly...

[serakit.livejournal.com]

Stuffing envelopes doesn't require much of your brain, though. You can get into a rhythm with it that you don't have to really think about. My impression of most office work was that "multitasking" generally means doing two things at once that both require you to actually think.

I'm with you about the "low on time pushes into energy," though-- I'm far more productive when I'm overwhelmed with homework than when the teachers space it reasonably. However, I don't think that's the same thing as anxiety. That's "low on time, have a lot to do, need to be efficient to get it all done." Anxiety is "eek, if I do this wrong I'll get in trouble, HAVE TO DO IT RIGHT!"

Re: Not surprisingly...

[unicornpearlz.livejournal.com]

I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. I'm currently in a new job where I have to:
1. Compile & send 2 bulk mailings of no less than 300 letters (each) to the Board, Chairs, Trustees and Donators to the college.
(sending requires a 2 floor walk to the post office)

2. Create a collage for a special alumnae's funeral (tomorrow)

3. Type speeches from the 1980's & format

4. Process incoming mail

5. Proof, copy (the machine is in another building) and send thank yous for donations.

I have to do it perfectly and by 4pm. I am excited, alive and invigorated. I have long since learned how to ride the 'high' of the anxiety disorder.

Re: Not surprisingly...

[unicornpearlz.livejournal.com]

More came up. This was just the starter.

And yes, it's done. :)