“Everyone has the right to make an ass out of themselves.

You can't let the world judge you too much."

so here is what I got

Harold meets Maude for the first time at

1. A drive in movie theatre2. A restaurant3. A funeral4. A birthday party

Harold’s mom buys him a

1. Bentley2. Hotel3. Mansion4. Jaguar

Maude is about to turn

1. Sixty years old2. Seventy years old3. Eighty years old4. Ninety years old

Harold learns to play

1. A piano2. A kazoo3. A banjo4. An accordion

If Maude were a flower, she would be a

1. Rose2. Sunflower3. Daisy4. Bird of Paradise

Glaucus is a

1. Painter2. Mechanic3. Sculptor4. Vagabond

Harold’s last date is with

1. Sunshine2. Candy3. Aurora4. Edith

Why This?Why Now?

Do you Dance and Sing? a vision of Maude in our daily work

Colin Higgins

1971

master’s degree @ UCLA

Foul Play

Silver Streak

Nine to Five

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Do you Dance and Sing? a vision of Maude in our daily work

Harold: They're all alike.

Maude: Oooh, but they're not. Look. See, some are smaller, some are fatter, some grow to the left, some to the right, some even have lost some petals. All kinds of

observable differences. You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from people who are “this”, yet allow themselves

be treated as “that”.

“yet allow themselves be treated as “that”.

“somewhat dispirited”

“With baby boomers on college campuses nationwide getting ready to retire, those next in line — professors,

administrators, and staff members in the middle of their careers — feel somewhat dispirited. “

“somewhat dispirited”

They are more likely than anyone else on their campuses to harbor negative feelings about their jobs,

career advancement, and the fairness of the workplace, according to an extensive survey

conducted by The Chronicle.

findings come from more than 15,000 survey respondents at 89 colleges across the country. The Chronicle survey was completed in March and April 2008 by 5,840 faculty members, 4,003 administrators, and 4,262 professional staff members.

The most-satisfied group of campus employees by age was

composed of those 65 and older.

No Kidding!

"Just like in corporate America, colleges need to focus on

midcareer training so people don't get lost in the shuffle."

so, here we are.

not doing yoga

not doing est

not doing five secrets to success

not doing biofeedback

40% of workers feel disconnected from their employers.

2 out of every 3 workers do not identify with or feel motivated to drive their

employer's business goals and objectives.

25% of employees are just “showing up to collect a paycheck.”

survey conducted by TNS in August 2004

Lot’s of Reasons• Conflict between co-workers• Conflict with your supervisor• Not being appropriately paid for what you do• Not having the necessary equipment or

resources to succeed• Lack of opportunities for promotion• Having little or no say in decisions

that affect you

do you ever feel ignored?

how are we treated?

how do we react?

Do you Dance and Sing? a vision of Maude in our daily work

three ideas from Maude

* renewal* attachment* creativity

rebirth/renewal

every minute of the day

You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from

people who are “this”, yet allow themselves be treated as “that”.

How Can This Sentiment Carry Us Through A day

attachment

my job = money = happiness

Well, if some people get upset because they feel they have a hold on some things, I'm merely acting as a gentle reminder: here today,

gone tomorrow, so don't get attached to things.

How Can This Sentiment Carry Us Through A day

losing creativity and productivity

fear of losing job, or change

Vice, Virtue. It's best not to be too moral. You cheat yourself

out of too much life.

Aim above morality. If you apply that to life, then

you're bound to live life fully.

How Can This Sentiment Carry Us Through a Day

Support work-life balance.

“Employees in the survey who rated their institution's work-life policies highly also said they would recommend a job at the college to their family and friends.

Younger employees, in particular, expect to have work-life balance and expect their employees to support them”

build a culture

Employees who said they had a strong sense of loyalty to their institution also agreed that their institution's culture is "something you don't find

just anywhere."

“But I tried, didn't I? God-damn it. At least I did that.”

You can do what you wantThe opportunity's on

And if you can find a new wayYou can do it today