What’s in it for me? This is a tough one. We often only give our best because we expect to be rewarded with increased responsibility, pay or title. Isn’t that what I’m supposed to do? In this episode of the Tremendous Leadership Podcast with Dr. Tracey Jones, Tracey and Leah discuss what parents especially are going through as they adjust to more time at home.
Quotes:
“The greatest lesson my dad taught me was work is more fun than fun.” -Dr. Tracey Jones
“We can have fun, but fun has a purpose.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“Whenever we get into work life balance issues, I want to know what’s the problem. Most of the time, you hate your job or you hate your personal life.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“Read two books and call me in the morning.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“Perhaps that’s what hurts most for people right now, is before you could have a plan, and now you can’t.” – Leah Hess
“If you really wanted more time with your family before, then you’re loving this.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“It’s your choice who is going to sign your paycheck.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“It’s your responsibility to decide what is the best choice for your family.” – Leah Hess
“Leaders set the expectation, but that doesn’t mean that you as a follower are required to meet that same expectation.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“If you’re saddled with too much work, it is your responsibility to have that discussion with your boss.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“If you’re in an environment where you can’t have an open dialogue with your boss, then you already need to go.” – Leah Hess
“It is not your boss’s responsibility to figure out the best solution for you.” – Leah Hess
“You should consider your boss a part of your team.” – Leah Hess
“If you’re having this work life balance ‘rub’, maybe it’s a sign that it is time for a change.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“I used to want to work in a bureaucracy, but now it’s all about being an entrepreneur, baby! The only person I want to complain about is me!” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“God may be evolving you into your next phase.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“Sometimes, we get so excited about our work or family, we start to idolize it.” – Leah Hess
“When we feel those tensions, it is easiest to look at it for the face value of what it is, but sometimes we need to sit and pray about it and determine whether there is a deeper shift underlying in progress.” – Leah Hess
“If you really can’t figure out what the issue is, then get help! Get counseling!” – Leah Hess
“Trust me, you’re not the only one going through this.” – Dr. Tracey Jones
“20-40 are your learning years. 40-60 are your earning years. 60-80 are your yearning years.” – Michael Wheeler
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