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Management article
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Reference no. 83204
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: "Harvard Business Review", 1983
Length: 7 pages

Abstract

Often an executive blames a stressful work situation and lack of time for his or her unsatisfactory home life. These can be the cause, but they are frequently alibis to cover up much more personal factors. To improve their situation, executives need to establish clear, concrete, and achievable goals and to monitor the achievement of these. Projects should be modest, yield results that are both measurable and fun, and involve another person to help the executive persist. Authentic behavior and clear communication, together with imagination and playfulness, are the keys to a satisfying life at home.

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Abstract

Often an executive blames a stressful work situation and lack of time for his or her unsatisfactory home life. These can be the cause, but they are frequently alibis to cover up much more personal factors. To improve their situation, executives need to establish clear, concrete, and achievable goals and to monitor the achievement of these. Projects should be modest, yield results that are both measurable and fun, and involve another person to help the executive persist. Authentic behavior and clear communication, together with imagination and playfulness, are the keys to a satisfying life at home.

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