Everyone's a Hater

One of my clients, a creative agency, used to have an amazingly collegial and inventive culture. Until last fall. Now, even the most committed employees hate their jobs. With downsizing, roles have changed, the mood is glum, the fun is gone. Things just aren't what they used to be. For anyone.

Organizations shouldn't be counting on their top performers and usual champions to maintain momentum. These people are just as derailed as everyone else. Even the most senior leaders - and business owners - are off their game.

In a moment when our collective impulse is to scramble for new business, or to just look busy, it's time to pause.

Pause and reflect on what's really important, to get grounded in your values as an organization and as individuals. Ask yourself and others why you do what you do. Breathe deeply and get grounded in yourself.

Think of what you could create if you were starting new. Because the world is different. So, we have to be different than we were before. As Marshall Goldsmith says, "What Got You Here Won't Get You There."

How do you think we can get people to start loving their jobs again?