Comments for sphinxx blog http://www.sphinxx.org/blog weblog for sphinxx community Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:14:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 Comment on Desk etiquette… does it differ for the sexes? by Lisa http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-116 Lisa Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:33:23 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-116 I've noticed this for years. I think men don't often display photographs and other personal objects because it gives people an insight into their personality - it's emotive - and men generally don't willingly give any sort of advantage like that away so easily. Insecure and paranoid? Perhaps. However I know when I've seen a personal photo on a man's desk it immediately gives me a softer impression of him. Also they don't want to engage in inane (to them) conversation about a photo. It's obvious why women feel more comfortable, however I do think some women need to be a little careful in what they display - it does send a message, so don't display your fluffy toy fetish... Another point is how attached you are to your job. If you're in it for the long haul makes a difference VS I'm just here until I can find something better. Ah male VS female behaviour is endlessly fascinating! I’ve noticed this for years. I think men don’t often display photographs and other personal objects because it gives people an insight into their personality - it’s emotive - and men generally don’t willingly give any sort of advantage like that away so easily. Insecure and paranoid? Perhaps. However I know when I’ve seen a personal photo on a man’s desk it immediately gives me a softer impression of him. Also they don’t want to engage in inane (to them) conversation about a photo. It’s obvious why women feel more comfortable, however I do think some women need to be a little careful in what they display - it does send a message, so don’t display your fluffy toy fetish… Another point is how attached you are to your job. If you’re in it for the long haul makes a difference VS I’m just here until I can find something better. Ah male VS female behaviour is endlessly fascinating!

]]> Comment on “Family firsts” for female leaders by Susan Lewis http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/56#comment-115 Susan Lewis Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:21:08 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/56#comment-115 Ya, know. I did a whole bunch of research before on the first woman to do something - everything from run for office to climb Mount Everest. But I don't think I ran across the whole giving birth thing. Wouldn't have included it if I had, but kind of strange that that never gets mentioned. How much of that has to do with the fact that few women rise to the top job by an age at which they'd still be having children? Sarah is 46, right? Not a lot of women having kids at that age. Ya, know. I did a whole bunch of research before on the first woman to do something - everything from run for office to climb Mount Everest. But I don’t think I ran across the whole giving birth thing. Wouldn’t have included it if I had, but kind of strange that that never gets mentioned. How much of that has to do with the fact that few women rise to the top job by an age at which they’d still be having children? Sarah is 46, right? Not a lot of women having kids at that age.

]]> Comment on An inspiration on every level by Soul Economy http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/55#comment-108 Soul Economy Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:57:27 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/55#comment-108 Even with one of the recommendations from the 2020 Summit being that Australia becomes a Republic, I too was very pleased with the announcement that Quentin Bryce was the new Governor General. I was inspired by her words about Australian women and girls being able to do and be anything. With the appointment of a female Deputy Prime Minister and now a female GG, this may be a sign of more good things to come! Even with one of the recommendations from the 2020 Summit being that Australia becomes a Republic, I too was very pleased with the announcement that Quentin Bryce was the new Governor General. I was inspired by her words about Australian women and girls being able to do and be anything. With the appointment of a female Deputy Prime Minister and now a female GG, this may be a sign of more good things to come!

]]> Comment on Balancing or juggling… the very fine line by sphinxx http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/54#comment-90 sphinxx Fri, 18 Apr 2008 02:06:38 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/54#comment-90 Very good points... bad habits are hard to break aren't they. Especially the hangovers! Very good points… bad habits are hard to break aren’t they. Especially the hangovers!

]]> Comment on Balancing or juggling… the very fine line by Nesha http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/54#comment-89 Nesha Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:37:47 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/54#comment-89 I oscilate between trying to claw back the 'white space' and then trying to find the meditation time recommended by experts to 'just be'. I also found that I could be hyper-productive by listening to podcasts while walking the dog. But, in order to find that work/life/relaxation/exercise/sucess balance, I found that if, when walking, I could 'just walk' and conciously decide to notice the trees, flowers, smells, water droplets on bushes, the feel of the sun rising etc, then I was relaxed after the walk rather than hyped up. Of course, over time I get lazy and stop the walking meditation and revert to planning my day, and then wondering why I'm not using that time productively - go back to pod casts, and then get wound up in a spiral of stress. And then, have to stop and try to refocus on the meditation aspect. (of course, this is all a moot point if I'm in bed, trying to avoid the rain while I sleep off a hangover and pretend I can't hear the kids). I oscilate between trying to claw back the ‘white space’ and then trying to find the meditation time recommended by experts to ‘just be’.
I also found that I could be hyper-productive by listening to podcasts while walking the dog. But, in order to find that work/life/relaxation/exercise/sucess balance, I found that if, when walking, I could ‘just walk’ and conciously decide to notice the trees, flowers, smells, water droplets on bushes, the feel of the sun rising etc, then I was relaxed after the walk rather than hyped up.
Of course, over time I get lazy and stop the walking meditation and revert to planning my day, and then wondering why I’m not using that time productively - go back to pod casts, and then get wound up in a spiral of stress. And then, have to stop and try to refocus on the meditation aspect. (of course, this is all a moot point if I’m in bed, trying to avoid the rain while I sleep off a hangover and pretend I can’t hear the kids).

]]> Comment on sphinxx leader makes the cut for 2020 summit by Lauren http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/52#comment-81 Lauren Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:37:45 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/52#comment-81 That's great to hear about Karen! Well done. That’s great to hear about Karen! Well done.

]]> Comment on Desk etiquette… does it differ for the sexes? by Elsa Pahnke http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-71 Elsa Pahnke Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:47:38 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-71 I'm just not a photo person but my desk is still uniquely mine with my plants, rocks, shells, and other bits and pieces that ground me. My man, who is a musician, is also part of my desk - in the soundscape. So I think that there are artifacts of our lives that are not all celuloid but just as meaningful. I’m just not a photo person but my desk is still uniquely mine with my plants, rocks, shells, and other bits and pieces that ground me. My man, who is a musician, is also part of my desk - in the soundscape. So I think that there are artifacts of our lives that are not all celuloid but just as meaningful.

]]> Comment on Desk etiquette… does it differ for the sexes? by sphinxx http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-69 sphinxx Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:46:56 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-69 Values is a good point. And I think it's a bit about transparency. Lisa Gray mentioned in her Take the Lead interview that she finds people want to know her as a person - this is part of it, isn't it... Values is a good point. And I think it’s a bit about transparency. Lisa Gray mentioned in her Take the Lead interview that she finds people want to know her as a person - this is part of it, isn’t it…

]]> Comment on Desk etiquette… does it differ for the sexes? by Noelene Dawes http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-68 Noelene Dawes Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:38:02 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-68 A sigh of relief ...my husband has always had my photo on his desk in his corporate life. No, I didn't give him the photo, he organised it himself. However, I suspect some desk adornment may very well be gifts from those who want to be in focus! Would they otherwise be there? In my opinion it is to do with values. Gender aside it is a useful insight into what is important to a person. In my experience photos provide a window to open questions, the attitude will be in the response! A sigh of relief …my husband has always had my photo on his desk in his corporate life. No, I didn’t give him the photo, he organised it himself.

However, I suspect some desk adornment may very well be gifts from those who want to be in focus! Would they otherwise be there?

In my opinion it is to do with values. Gender aside it is a useful insight into what is important to a person. In my experience photos provide a window to open questions, the attitude will be in the response!

]]> Comment on Desk etiquette… does it differ for the sexes? by Lauren http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-67 Lauren Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:23:19 +0000 http://www.sphinxx.org/blog/sphinxx/49#comment-67 My desk is adorned with photos and most of the staff in our (small) office have photos up, even the guys, but usually it is of their kids/grandkids. Mine are photos of my family and friends, plus shots of me around the world from my travelling days. I even have a photo I downloaded off the internet of some Bangladeshi's during some flooding last year. They had built a raft for their cattle, whilse their houses were almost under water. Its a great piece to remind me how even people who struggle more than I in life can still rise up to meet challenges. When things start getting overwhelming i'll catch a glimpse of a photo and remember the more significant things in life. But I'm also not one to worry about what people think, so even if my photos were sending a poor sign, I'd be reluctant to take them down. Perhaps it draws us back to the point that women often seek inspiration outside of themselves, and maybe that, overall, needs to change?! My desk is adorned with photos and most of the staff in our (small) office have photos up, even the guys, but usually it is of their kids/grandkids. Mine are photos of my family and friends, plus shots of me around the world from my travelling days. I even have a photo I downloaded off the internet of some Bangladeshi’s during some flooding last year. They had built a raft for their cattle, whilse their houses were almost under water. Its a great piece to remind me how even people who struggle more than I in life can still rise up to meet challenges. When things start getting overwhelming i’ll catch a glimpse of a photo and remember the more significant things in life. But I’m also not one to worry about what people think, so even if my photos were sending a poor sign, I’d be reluctant to take them down. Perhaps it draws us back to the point that women often seek inspiration outside of themselves, and maybe that, overall, needs to change?!

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