Do Not Forget The Fun

Yes, times are tough and everyone is focused on the bottom line.  I would suggest that maybe it is time to have a little fun - cut loose and let the hair down.

I am sure you have seen several movies where the battle is coming, but the night before the battle the heroes sing aloud or indulge in some type of party.  They know that it is going to be a tough road, but they still celebrate the human spirit with hope and laughter.

I believe that many companies forget that balance is an extremely important part of managing a company's culture.  Any time we spend too much time at the extremes (good times or bad times) balance is lost.  We get greedy with the good times and cynical with the bad times.  Either way, our focus is polluted and it can lead us down a dangerous path.

Maybe the ultra cynical think the world is ending, but I believe we are in natural adjustment.  Times are tough, but we will cycle out of them and see prosperity once again.  So plan some fun within your company - a party, some humor, perform a good deed for someone else, something that gets your employees focused on the good side of life.  I think we have spent enough time on the dark side!