Chloe's Chronicles Volume II, Number 9
Chloe’s Chronicles:Views from the Management Muse
The dictionary defines muse as a source of inspiration, and while I find Chloe to be very inspiring, it isn’t always easy to glean the message for the art and science of management from her daily behavior.
Chloe loves to nap in the sunshine so through the day, she moves from one location to the next, following the rays of sunshine streaming in through the window. She will twist and turn until she has at least part of her body in the sunbeam and then snooze. When the sun moves, she will lazily get up, re-position herself for maximum sunshine exposure and lie down again with a heavy sigh, close her eyes and continue napping. Yesterday she managed to get only her nose in the sunshine and in order to do that, she had her head under an end table, stretched out as far as she could manage and still sleep comfortably.
So, what’s so inspiring about that? I think it is all about being fully present in each moment, taking in the information available right now, at this moment, and responding accordingly. Chloe chooses her napping spot based on the position of the sun at a given moment, not where it was an hour ago or yesterday. She reviews her options and considers the other factors that might make the nap location more beneficial—is there a soft rug there? Are there objects that interfere with the sun’s exposure? Is it warmer inside or out at this moment?
In times of business uncertainty, how powerful would it be to live in the moment, considering the relevant data available right now and choosing action accordingly? Chloe has figured out how to conduct an environmental scan and incorporate the current data as she makes her vital decisions of the day. How would your decisions improve by being in the moment?
How could you apply Chloe’s lesson about being present? Click on comments and offer your thoughts, ideas and opinions. Don’t worry—if you disagree with Chloe, she can consider that data too.
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