Elon Musk may provide an interesting perspective, focusing on productivity and achievement without recognising human wellbeing, burnout and community counts.
COVID has changed us – CEOs are discussing our wellbeing, athletes are talking about recovery for peak performance – and we all recognise the need to work smart – not just working hard.
I believe we need to prioritise alongside our own health and well being, our families and our loved ones.
In The Maslow Foundation, in keeping with the hierarchy of needs and our own values of joy, hope and meaning and 3 years on, we continue to recognise our own families and the joy they bring us alongside the service delivery models.
At Nurture Health and Care Ltd, our purpose to Nurture You to Nurture Others, has also been built on foundations of psychological safety, ambition, belonging and creativity, the trend continues. Our family achievements have meant everything to us and we enjoy their contribution to our lives.
My memories include that of being present in my grandads shop, on the ward that my mum was a nursing sister on and the recognition that many businesses are family run. The rise of the corporate entity challenges this as a model of safe and effective practice.
Health and Safety, confidentiality and all the rules of work have divided our worlds, with work and home forming compartments rather than being part of our whole selves.
Watching the success of Richard Branson and many who have lives of accomplishment, they delight in the contribution their families have made acting as sounding boards and forming the safe space for confidence building.
Lets stop celebrating an outdated model of working.
The Victorian era and Mr Ford and his production line has created a world where we perceive ourselves as machines who need to run optimally but humanity means we need to belong, involve our wider loved ones, enjoy creativity and share experiences.
Artificial Intelligence, will enable effective working but will not enable connectivity with others.
I believe we need to re-imagine our work and bring our families to work. They are our best friends, trusted advisors and can share both our successes and the sacrifices and learn together. Lets continue on the path to connection.
