Mentalsidewalk

Technology can be our best friend as well as our worst enemy.

I remember when Paul walked in with his mini briefcase.  We all sat there with amazement as he unzipped the case and plugged in the first Motorola cell phone into the power pack that lay within the brief case.

At that point in time only the ‘privileged‘ could afford the technology.  Now it seems like every kid in pre-school walks around with their own cell phones.

What used to be a luxury has now become a necessity.

At times we lose site of what we have gotten used to.  Those that have grown to rely on their blackberries can relate to my anxiety attack when I figured out I had left my charger in a hotel room.  

I did not realize how much I relied on this small piece of technology.  

Then you come to think of the true addiction.  Will my world end if I do not have access to my cell phone?  Especially on the weekend.

Technology can be very effective in this fast paced world we have created for ourselves.  At the same time it can be our worst enemy if we do not balance the usage.  

If we are not careful we will let technology control our lives instead of us controling the benefits of technology.

We have gotten used to always being attached and available to our clients.  True leaders use the technology to make their life more effective so they can be more attached and available to those that are their true priority; their partners, children, family and friends.

Effective leaders control the technology in their lives instead of the technology controlling them.

Now I am going to go enjoy my weekend without the disturbance of the phone and email glued to my hip.

Fred Sarkari