At the agency I was at, there wasn’t any slack. No options to input my .25 into ideation or connecting with a coworker or trying something new – the immeasurable. Sure there was a catchall bucket, but they tried measuring that and there was a limit on how much was permitted.
A little slack goes a long way and it’s best we recognize it and offer it when possible.
Beverage distributors can measure and track every element of a sales reps day, but it behooves them to leave an hour not to scrutinize. If the rep wants to use it to have work life blend or to chat longer with an account or go out and sample a competitor – so be it. It’ll add to the longevity of their tenure.
The scenarios are endless of course. Heck, there’s even some slack in part of the story of the novel I’m writing; offering freedom for mental exploration by the reader.
Give others slack when possible, of course. But give yourself some slack, too.
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