Have you ever walked into a conference room and discovered the meaning of life? It’s rare, but it happens.

While attempting to imagine what hullabaloo transpired in this prior meeting, the intricate hieroglyphic got the wheels turning.

How are we connecting what we’re doing to the world..

Oh come on, we are not going to attempt to answer that question! But still, there is a valuable lesson here. How are people on your team connecting what they’re doing each day to what’s important to them?

• What do they want to be doing with their careers?
• What do they believe in?
• How can you help them connect the individual dots?

As Q4 approaches and the holidays loom, it’s a good time to check in and see where each team members heads are at turning into the new year. Are you understanding where they are and where they could be professionally? Are they growing in their roles? Can you help them charge forward or adjust course?

And finally, erase the whiteboard when you leave a conference room.