Four-way Win: How to Integrate Work, Home, Community and Self

“While people in the business community hear a lot about the importance of work/life balance, it's often unclear exactly what that phrase means or how one achieves it. Stewart Friedman, founding director of Wharton's Leadership Program and the Work/Life Integration Project, thinks he has an answer. In his new book, titled Total Leadership: Be a Better Leader, Have a Richer Life, Friedman describes the four domains of people's lives -- work, home, community and self -- and what individuals can do to integrate these domains and improve their leadership skills at any stage in their careers.”

We all hear so much about achieving ‘balance’ in our lives but often do not fully understand what it entails or how to achieve it. This is a great article in which the author discusses points of interest concerning the subject. And as is usually the case, their will be some ‘uncomfortable’ areas to explore which involve digging deep within oneself to truly gain the benefit of the concept. I plan on reading the book myself to gain insight on helping others in such a difficult area. When we look at the differences in our workforce and how each places ‘values’ differently, I feel it would behoove us to be well versed on knowing and assisting each generation.

Enjoy the article and until next time….