harold maude
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How would Maude treat people in the academic environment? In this presentation I used some of Maude's wisdom to get faculty and staff to see the potential in each of us.TRANSCRIPT
“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