The Goldilocks Method for Managing Chaos and Overwhelm

We’re living in very uncertain times.

Emotions are high.

Behavior is erratic.

And the natural course of action is to head to one of two extremes…

1. Massive cutbacks preparing for armageddon.

2. Nonchalant passivity calling it all a conspiracy.

But like a child cannot distinguish the nuances of lateral thinking; so the binary thinker can only see two extreme paths. Yes or No. Left or Right. Fear or Folly.

Yet between the extremes lie a vast array of options. And those who can embrace two opposing views are the ones who generally find the ideal solution.

The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. — F. Scott Fitzgerald

So I was thinking about how to handle overwhelm and chaos.

Especially in the context of working from home.

Especially from the perspective of a total change in content.

Of massive changes in work environment.

With a new reliance on mobile technology. With virtual community from video streaming. In trusting our employees to manage their…