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Lessons learned from a Sabbatical

Bob London, FASAE, CAE / August 13, 2024

Yes, I am really fortunate to have a Board that understands the need to recharge one’s batteries. Not to mention that a sabbatical is a very low cost means of significant recognition. I recently came back from a six-week sabbatical.  This was not a sabbatical where I went to focus or study a particular topic.  It was a time to get away from the office, do what I wanted, and recharge my batteries.

It took plenty of planning and extra meetings to prepare for, however, once I left, I went 47 days without checking my e-mail. If it was not for listening to music, I would have gone the same 47 days without touching my cell phone.  

Through this exercise I have learned how to control my time instead of being controlled by all my to-dos.

I spent the two months before

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