Master the Art of Living

Here is a quote I have hanging on my home office wall. It ties in perfectly with my philosophy of work life integration.

MASTER THE ART OF LIVING

The person who is a master in the art of living makes little
distinction between their work and their play,
their labor and their leisure, their mind and their body,
their education and their recreation,
their love and their religion.

They hardly know which is which.
They simply pursue their vision of excellence and grace in whatever they do,
leaving others to decide whether they are working or playing.

To them, they are always doing both.

From the Zen Buddhist text

Show #8: Juggling your life is not a circus trick

This week we discussed work life balance and work life integration. Thanks to Gil Gordon for joining us as our guest on the show.

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Show # 8: Juggling Your Life is Not a Circus Trick

With all of the tools and strategies we embrace on our show, and that comprise the concept of The Anywhere Office there is the danger that your Anywhere Office can become an everywhere office blurring the boundaries between your work and your personal life. This week we were joined by Gil Gordon, telework guru and author of “Turn it Off“, to discuss strategies for work life integration and work life balance.

Here’s what we covered:

• The challenges with work life balance: The differece between work life balance, intergration, and harmony. Grass roots movements versus top down approach to flexible work benefits.
• In the News:
  • Importance versus Satisfaction – In this article from Network World salary survey respondents rate the job-related items that are most important to them, and then tell how satisfied they are with each one. Very interesting.
  • Work-life Balance: Ways to restore harmony and reduce stress – If your work life and personal life are out of balance, your stress may be running high. Here’s how to reclaim control.
• Website Spotlight:

  • WorkLifeBalance.com – Tips, articles, newsletter, and training for work life balance. Has an excellent definition of work-life balance. Here is the diagram of the Four Quadrants we mentioned.
• Guest: Gil Gordon – Telework Expert, President of Gil Gordon & Associates, and author of “Turn it Off“

To listen to the show you can use the flash player below or download the MP3 file. Use the PLAY IN POPUP link below if you want to use our flash player and roam the web while listening.

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Show #7: Telework and the Government

This week we discuss telework and the US Government. We examined this from several angles to see where they are making strides and where they need to work harder. Thanks to Chuck Wilsker for joining us as our guests on the show.

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Show # 7: Telework and the Government

Telework or telecommuting has long been an issue of much discussion in the US government on the federal, state, and local levels. Some embrace it while others seem to resist it. Joined by Chuck Wilsker, President of the Telework Coalition, based in Washington DC, we discuss the current state of telework in the government as well as look at some policy, success stories, and challenges for wide scale acceptance and implementation.

Here’s what we covered:

• The two sides of telework in the government:
  • Government Agencies Teleworking – The status of telework in the Federal Government
  • Tax incentives for employers and employees
• In the News:
  • Teleworking is catching on
  • Government promotes telework for security and business continuity – not just environmental issues.
• Resources for further research:
  • ITAC listing of State and Local Programs
  • The Telework Clearinghouse
• Guest: Chuck Wilsker – President, CEO, and Co-founder of The Telework Coalition

To listen to the show you can use the flash player below or download the MP3 file. Use the PLAY IN POPUP link below if you want to use our flash player and roam the web while listening.

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Show #6: Working Together While Apart (Virtual Teams)

This week we discuss strategies, technologies, and trends for virtual teams and remote collaboration. Thanks to Jim McNeill for joining us as our guests on the show.

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Show # 6: Working Together While Apart

The increase in outsourcing and advances in communication technology have both forced and allowed many organizations to explore virtual teamwork; while new to some, freelancers and artists are accustomed to working this way. Joined by artist and freelance graphic designer Jim McNeill, we discuss the challenges and benefits of virtual teams and collaborating across distance.

Here’s what we covered:

• In the News:
  
  • Happy 25th Birthday to the PC – boy have things changed!
  • Flight delays and new rules for carry on when traveling internationally – Are there other ways you can meet and collaborate without travel?
• Top 5 Virtual Team Tips: From our book 2-Minute Virtual Team Tips. You can also download a free tip book on our resource page.
• Our Guest: Jim McNeill, Artist and Freelance Graphic Designer. Be sure to check out the Jimplex (for some fun Flash animations) and find out more about these tessellations. Jim has been sharing his talent with us for years and is responsible for almost all our logos including The Anywhere Office, You Can Work From Anywhere, and MusicIsland.

Other Resources (including some things we mentioned in our Top 5 Virtual Team Tips):

• Online Virtual Offices and Shared Workplaces:

  • Webex Weboffice – One of the best web based virtual offices and the one we use to keep everyone on the same page.
  • Yahoo Groups – Looking for a free alternative? While not nearly as full featured as the Webex solution Yahoo groups are another way to keep your group or team connected.
• Free Conference Call Services:
  (for real time discussions, meetings, and brainstorming)
  • FreeConferenceCall.com – up to 96 people on a call and free call recording – WOW!
  • FreeConference.com
  • Mr. Conference
• Ze Frank on communicating via email – the always irreverant zefrank with a lesson on email communication

To listen to the show you can use the flash player below or download the MP3 file. Use the PLAY IN POPUP link below if you want to use our flash player and roam the web while listening.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:45 — 12.5MB)

TAO Podcast – Multimedia for Business

This episode contains the opening segment from last week’s radio show. We discuss the rise of multimedia and the various ways businesses can use audio and video as a marketing tool, for after sales support, and to create information products for sale.

Visit www.TheAnywhereOffice.com and click archives to listen to the complete show. While you are there be sure to visit our blog and post comments and feedback as well.

TAO Podcast Theme Music – Begin by Andy Simon

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