Mike Wagner is going deep.
And he's starting with our desktops. First his own desk, then a dive into ours:
This isn't a shallow conversation. In fact, as "@bigwags" says and shows, our desktops actually can tell a lot about us and our work style.
Here's my desk (9740 University Ave, Suite Table #12, WDM, IA 50266) also known as Panera U:
I've had some fantastic conversations at this desk. Some great teaching, book launches, friendships forged and food consumed.
It is in many ways both my sanctuary and stage. Simple, yet complex. I've used the walls as post-it note storyboards and the tables as a platform to make others (and their message) famous.
But the view you are looking at in the picture to the left is that from the passenger seat.
Let's take a look from the driver's seat:
When I first get here in the morning (yes, I'm often here at the opening bell), I see the open fields of possible conversation and growth.
It's a wide open field ready for community cultivation.
Many leaders, many listeners. A blank canvas ready to be painted by the community coming forth.
But here's the room worth a view:
When the crowd starts kicking and the conversations start spicing up the tables (and yes, coffee tables are conversation stations), I feel like my desk – table #12 – is like a box seat in the game of life.
I learn much each day, even by watching the silent conversations here. Hope to see ya in the bread aisle.
The depth of my desk — my work — isn't on my desk, but around my desk.
So there ya go Michael. The deep dive of my desk. Keep creating conversations worth having. Stay contagious with your curiosity.
