Last night, I asked a friend who is leading an organisation: what is the purpose of this organisation for the next 12 weeks? It’s usually crystal clear and would seem like an odd question – on a normal day. But now what, when the conditions that make that purpose possible have completely changed?

Purpose has likely changed or felt detached for many organisations and individuals. It’s one of the reasons this all feels so destabilising. It’s worth stopping to articulate that now.

  • Who do I want to be today, as I homeschool the kids?
  • Who do I want to be today, as I interact with all these extra humans in the house?
  • Who do I want to be today, as I read and respond to emails and posts full of confused emotions?
  • Who do I want to be today, as the sand shifts beneath my feet and I can’t take control like I usually do?
  • Who do I want to be today, as I interpret official advice, friends’ experiences and my gut instinct to make decisions about the well-being of my family, friends, clients, service providers?
  • Who do I want to be today, when I do interact with someone walking down the street (2 metres away of course!)?
  • Who do I want to be today? And then tomorrow. And next week.

 

Please let me know. Let’s stay connected. Let’s stay well.