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What this picture is
This is a picture of my husband John with our son Daniel in 2001. Daniel is two years old and is wearing skates for the first time. John is holding Daniel steady as he guides him around the rink. I can hear him saying enthusiastically, “Whoa...you are skating Daniel!”
What this picture is
This is a picture of John with our son Chris in 2003. Chris is two years old and wearing skates for the first time. John has just released Chris from his protective embrace. Chris who has been watching his brother skate has busted out all on his own.
What this picture Is
This is a picture of Daniel and Chris in 2017. They are in high school. Chris is wearing a Blackhawks stocking cap, and Daniel has a Cubs one on. They are laughing as they play hockey on the outdoor rink they and John built next to our house.
Why I saved these pictures
When I met John, one of the first things I learned about him was that he played men’s hockey. I knew practically nothing about hockey.
But, I fell in love with John and eventually with all that hockey offers too. John took the time to teach each of our sons to skate, then introduced them to hockey and encouraged them to play on teams for years.
Both sons ended with up the gift of the game and many shared memories.
Share Your Joys with Others
Make time in your life for joy, whether it is hockey, hang gliding or horse riding. Commit to spending a set amount of time doing something that brings you joy. Also feel the satisfaction that comes when you share your joy with someone.
In the workplace, be purposeful about sharing what you enjoy with others. Ask a co-worker or client what they do for fun, and then share a story about your joy. When workplace conversations are peppered with personal stories, work is more fun.
Key Points:
- Sharing personal passions and joys—like hockey—builds connection and camaraderie at work and in life.
- Leaders can make work more enjoyable by encouraging personal storytelling and inviting teammates to share what brings them joy.