Satuday Saves - How can time with your team, away from work, save your business?

Written on 11:15 AM by J

As you have read; Brian, Omi, and I have been working feverously to build an online aid that will help young professionals communicate more effectively within the corporate environment. We’ve had many advances…and setbacks. Brian has been researching how to build the site, I’ve been building relationships with key players, and Omi has been studying the market. You would think that we never see each other, as we mention conference calls, constant emails, and even Tweets. While it has been a demanding, busy, worthwhile endeavor, last night we had the opportunity to break from our blackberries, twitter accounts, and emails to enjoy each other’s company not as business partners, but as true friends. How can time with your team, away from work, save your business?

Last week, while sitting in my D.C. office, I stumbled upon a “BREAKING NEWS” article that spoke of President Obama and Vice President Biden going to grab burgers. When I read that I was impressed, amazed, and grateful to know that even America’s top executives take the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and enjoy burgers, away from the monotony.

In true President and Vice President fashion; Brian, Omi, and I, accompanied by our Lasting Impressions CEO, Monica Reid, took to the streets of Washington, D.C. for a break from the office. We met at Elephant & Castle to break bread and enjoy each other’s company. The conversation spanned over topics from immigration reform, to religion, to the Bromantic ways of Brian and me. After dinner we all went for a stroll passed the White House, in hopes of the President walking Bo.

It is important for business partners, team members, and any working in general to take a breather from the office. It provides an opportunity to bond, relax from stresses from work and ultimately pursue the mission with a clear mind.

How can time with your team, away from work, save your business?

-J