You (and Tom Kelley) must be “monitoring” the dynamics at work in my workplace. “They” are spending thousands as we speak installing more and more intrusive and “big brother” software and equipment. And yes, it DOES hinder productivity, not to mention morale and creativity.

I can identify the “THEY” in my own workplace quite easily, but doing anything about it kinda requires the authority to do anything about it.

I do my best to focus on my relationships with real live people at my job, while also silently praying on those relationships…when I remember too, and when I don’t let my own frustration and paranoia make me into just another “they.”

No matter how technological our organizations get, it’s still about real live human relationships at the end of the day. If those aren’t healthy and positive, the rest won’t ultimately matter.

I appreciate your honesty at the end of your post, Jeremy. The first person we always need to check is our own self, eh?!

Grace and Peace,
Mark