Among friends

Here's what we do among friends: We have fun, we trust each other, we give honest feedback, we forgive each other, we fight together for our dreams, and we look forward to spending time together.

Above all, when we work together on goals that are important to all of us, an incredible amount of energy and passion can unfold. I don't know how you feel, but I know I can remember these times very well. 

Here's the point: Why don't we act the same way during our work? Why do we often switch to a different program as soon as we get into the office?

Of course, there are many reasons to do just that and see our work as an unfriendly environment. And will, therefore, do exactly the opposite of what we would do among friends. Here is the counter-program (how to create a friendly environment):

1. Projection. Imagine your colleagues, your managers and your customers as long-standing friends: How would you greet them in the morning? Then do exactly that!
2. Humour. Hours of seriousness seldom goes well when dealing with friends. Instead, friends laugh together. Bring cheerfulness and humour into the office!
3. Trust. Suppose you can fully trust your colleagues, then you behave accordingly. There is simply no reasonable alternative (except forced labour).

Your working time is a valuable lifetime. I think it is better to spend it among friends. Wouldn’t you agree?