Harry Klebanoff writes (Feb. 9, 2009):
Just published a book –– PAUSE. My work as a clinical psychologist and organizational consultant has helped clients manage crisis, explore who they are, learn what matters most, and then create a life or organization that inspires passion. My goal in writing PAUSE, and in the talks I do for corporate and community groups, is to help individuals slow their pace without a crisis, and become more effective leaders of their lives or organizations.
Most of us spend way too much time trying to manage the day-to-day problems that come at us. Often we move so fast that we lose sight of what truly matters in our lives. I’ve worked with many clients who spend most of their lives racing up a huge ladder—only to discover as they reach the top that it’s been leaning on the wrong building.
PAUSE will help slow the pace and encourage us to develop a vision of how we would like our life, or organization, to be. Only then can we make the most effective decisions about how we spend our time each day.
This will give you some sense of how I’ve been spending my time. If you would like more specifics, take a look at my blog, www.harryklebanoff.com. One nice thing about my work is that it helps remind me of what matters. There will always be time for three sons, triathlons with Linda, and walks on the beach with our new puppy.