Even in the working world, summer tends to be a relaxing season. Your challenge is to find a way to take advantage of the slowdown to grow on a professional or personal level.
We've picked out the best insights from LinkedIn influencers on how to have an ideal summer.
Take time to think about the future.
Writes Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst:
I find the summer allows for a bit of space. Living in a gadget-filled, non-stop “on-the-go” world, having a bit of space is a rare and precious commodity. And, while I would certainly recommend taking the opportunity summer affords to spend extra time with family or pursue a personal passion, I would also suggest setting aside some time to just stop... and think.
Not about the week, the quarter, or even the year. But about the next ten years. To think about things we’re doing, things we’re not doing and things we should consider doing. A time to think outside the box. To think strategically and long-term.
Source: LinkedIn
Stay cool in the heat.
Writes Warby Parker CEO Neil Blumenthal:
Summer in New York City is not for the weak. The combination of hot pavement, sweaty subway rides, jumbo-sized rats and street garbage leads to an atmosphere that F. Scott Fitzgerald once described as "overripe." Which is a nice way of putting it.
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A leader's responsibility is to act as a shock absorber. While the A/C was being fixed, I walked around the office to apologize, compare sweat stains, and absorb some of the emotional reactions and frustration that people were experiencing. Acknowledging the situation (and expressing a genuine apology) helped to restore equilibrium.
Source: LinkedIn
If you can't get away for a real vacation, at least learn the art of the nap.
Writes Buzzfeed President and COO Jon Steinberg:
When trying to come up with "the best vacation for summer," my mind immediately went to my near regular weekend nap. I exercise each weekend morning, spend time with the family and then often crash for two hours.
This is my single most restful time of the week. With two small children, and frequent evening business activities, I often hit a sleep deficit during the week. There is nothing like a weekend nap, ideally outside, with the sun on your face and leaves rustling to create the ultimate in rest and recharge.
Source: LinkedIn
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