Let’s start a movement… #BusinessOutside
Founder & CEO, BusinessOutside® | Author | Facilitator | Executive Coach | YPO Board Member | Speaker
Why do we only intentionally design one space in our lives when all three are vital for fulfillment? ❓ We spend most of our lives in "First Spaces" – our homes, defined by comfort and autonomy. "Second Spaces" are our workplaces, where we exhibit technical skills and spend significant energy. "Third Spaces" allow us to blend these experiences, being creative, social, and exploratory. 💡 Ray Oldenburg coined these terms to describe parks, bars, trails, coffee shops, and more. These "Third Spaces" are often undervalued, yet they are essential. As an entrepreneur, I rely on them to take calls, craft ideas, and write plans. They energize me and make me feel authentic. 🌲 🏔 We need to design our time to tap into "Third Spaces" mentally and emotionally. Leaders should enable technical work in energizing environments, creative problem-solving, and playful professional socialization for a fulfilling future of work. 🚀 The BusinessOutside Connection Hikes embody this by pairing professional networking with activity and vulnerability. How else can we apply this philosophy? #MakeItHappen #BusinessOutside 📸 Benjamin Nelson, 👞 Bing Howenstein Jackson Klein Robby Larkin 🙏 👊