We had a great staff meeting yesterday. We had some laughs, some evaluation, some accountability and some planning. We shared about people we are investing & inviting. We did a time line and plan for the 5:00 pm gathering this fall. We did some work on staffing, summer schedule and more. We got a lot done because our staff is focused and in sync with each other. Another thing that helps is we go screenless. We have a no screen policy for staff meetings - no computers, phones, ipods, etc. This keeps us focused on the conversation.
We've been in this 30 Days to Live series. It's all about focusing on what's important. Maybe you need to go screenless with your family. Maybe take a day or a week or during dinner or a night or whatever - go no screens - no tv, no facebook, no texting, nothing but some time together. Trust me - I'm love tech, gadgets, tv - this is as much a challenge for me if not more so - especially since my kids are addicted to the ipad. So, take advantage of the warm weather and go screenless and spend some good time with your spouse, family, or friends - take a walk, sit around the fire, play outside, or have a family game night and live like it matters.
We have "No Tech Tuesdays" at our house. It's really hard. Oh wait, it's Tuesday! Oops. Typically it starts when the kids get home...no tv, no video games, no cell phones for us, etc. There have been great days and difficult ones. It's harder than you think but so worth it.
Posted by: Wendy | 05/18/2010 at 01:10 PM
That is a great idea Wendy except the Tuesday part. Lost is on tonight! I'm sure it's tough for Mike as well.
Posted by: M@ | 05/18/2010 at 02:18 PM