Work 4.0 [004]

bringing work back to life

Mathew Lazarus
September 24, 2024

This is now my second full week back from Burning Man. I’m still reflecting on and integrating the whole experience.

It was my first time and as soon as I got there I was confronted with a deep sense of FOMO:

- Rushing to the next event.
- Chasing an ideal experience.
- Feeling like the present wasn’t enough.

But Burning Man had other plans.

Moment by moment “the playa” (as the salt pan where the event takes place is called), started to humble me.

It urged me to slow down and be with what was immediately in front of me.

By releasing the urge to be everywhere, I found exactly what I didn't know I needed:

Genuine connection with myself, those around me, and my environment.

I started to feel peace and full.

#PeaceFull became the theme of my burn.

Since getting back I’ve been thinking about how this applies to work.

In our march for success, we often overlook the importance of being present and relating authentically with the people we work with.

This is actually counterproductive as the behavior science shows.

Because a sense of Connection actually makes us feel more motivated to show up.

So the next time you meet a coworker, fight the urge to hop directly into work.

Take a moment to be present with the human who’s on the other side of the screen or table.

getting back into the work routine after a week of inspiration and recharging

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RESEARCH SPOTLIGHTS

Some Highlights From Remote Work Statistics and Trends for 2024
BY ROBERT HALF

Hybrid and remote work trends by profession

Technology: 26% hybrid, 17% remote
Marketing and creative: 27% hybrid, 11% remote
Finance and accounting: 25% hybrid, 17% remote
Legal: 26% hybrid, 10% remote
Human resources: 23% hybrid, 11% remote
Administrative and customer support: 14% hybrid, 10% remote
Healthcare: 10% hybrid, 10% remote

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Research: New Hires’ Psychological Safety Erodes Quickly
BY Derrick Bransby, Michaela Kerrisey, and Amy Edmondson

ATTN MANAGERS: TRY the MANAGER CO-PILOT [BETA]

We’re looking for our next cohort of five managers to beta test our product.

Similar to how Apple Watch or Oura Ring improve your health and performance, we’re upgrading management performance, while saving you time and stress.

What you get:
You’ll get the tools and support to lead most effectively and accelerate your career goals:
🗓️ One month's access to your personal MatterMore manager copilot
📞 4 micro-coaching calls with one of our Leadership Engineers
⚡️Cutting edge psychographic insight about your strengths as a leader
🔍 Personalized, private, + continuous feedback about your abilities

What you bring:
- You oversee 3+ direct reports
- Your company has 50+ people
- You’ve used an AI notetaker before (like Otter or Fireflies)
- You love testing new products and are willing to share honest feedback

The cost:
This normally would cost thousands of dollars per month but what’s most important right now is learning so we only ask for a $20 commitment. That’s right, $20 for the whole month!

Managers, apply here: https://lnkd.in/gruRE8Gy

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MATTERMOVERS: 🔥 3 Upgrades for the Future of Work

DJ Moran | Psychology of Performance at Work

🗝️ Psychological Flexibility → "Psychological flexibility is the ability to contact the present moment... and be willing to change what you're doing, or if it's hard, keep doing this thing that is healthy and worthwhile for you."

🗝️ Acceptance of Emotions → "What if you could realize that as a human being you're sometimes going to feel mad, nervous, angry, frustrated, irritated, guilty... and then not look at those as negative emotions but just natural emotions."

🗝️ Clarifying Values → "Not a lot of folks take the time to start to clarify what's purposeful. Like you're only going to be on this planet for a finite period of time... What are you gonna do with that?"

UPCOMING EVENTS

On October 10th we’re hosting an invite only event in Chelsea on “Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI.” Contact the MatterMore team for more information.
We’re launching a LinkedIn Live series featuring the leaders shaping the future of work. Join us for our first session on Sept 25th as we dive into how to design trust into high-growth cultures and lead effectively in an AI-driven world.

Work 4.0 [004]