Work – Christine Maassen

13 Dec

Short Stories with Purpose

By Christine Maassen
In Blog, Coaching, Leadership, Purpose, Work
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Can you believe that 2021 is coming to a close? I didn’t think it could be as hard as 2020, but it was. I want to wrap things up with three short stories. They recount moments of the past year that have left me thinking about messages of the past months. This Is The Voice 🎶 🎼 If you are a fan of the show The Voice, I bet its jingle is playing in your head as you read this title. I am a fan. I remember the very first show I watched. About 10 years ago, I was travelling...

05 Dec

Technology implementation and your People: Lessons learned.

Technology can be a tremendous asset to a business. From automation to tools and data accessibility, technology has the potential to improve both client experiences and organizational efficiency. But getting there is no slam-dunk. Choosing and implementing technology is a tall order, and whether you realize it or not it will have a direct impact on your organizational culture. Over the course of my career, I have been directly involved in many large-scale technology-based projects aimed at improving operational efficiency. From point of sales systems (a bunch of cash registers talking to each other and to accounting), to liquor...

02 Oct

Work we love – How to flee the vortex.

The Collins Dictionary defines a vortex as “a mass of wind or water that spins round so fast that it pulls objects down into its empty center.” The reference to the empty center jumped out at me. I often think of some of my past roles as an incredible force, a vortex that took over my life. It’s a sneaky energy, often fueled by the glorified status of being busy. Oh, the dangers of busyness. When did exhaustion become a status symbol? The whirlwind does keep you busy indeed. It gets power from title chases, the hunt for rewards...