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The Herman Trend Alert September 10, 2008 Out of Doors---Finding our Element Recently, a poll was conducted by the new "Open Air" Magazine regarding our preferences for being outside, activities we prefer, and with whom we prefer to do them. Some of the data are expected. Other data reflect surprising answers. First, United States residents look to the out-of-doors for exercise. When answering the question, "If you were participating in an outdoor recreational activity, what would you look forward to the most, nearly 40 percent of us chose "Exercise" as our answer (over Companionship", "to forget about work", Solitude", and "Inspiration"). When asked where these US respondents would rather spend their "most cherished" weekend time, the answer was overwhelmingly "Outdoors" (48 percent). Coming in second and third were "At church" and "In the kitchen" (18.6 percent and 13.6 percent respectively). In the US we also look to being outdoors for a change to relax and renew. The question was asked: "If you had a chance to spend a month alone in a cabin in the woods, what would you most hope to come away with?" These responses not surprisingly showed 36.4 percent answered "being rested and recharged", while 24.4 percent said "a greater appreciation of family/loved ones" and 20.6 percent chose "a greater sense of God". The most telling set of answers came to the question: "Would you rather play golf with....?" Only 3.7 percent of the respondents indicated that they preferred their bosses. The respondents were twice as enthusiastic about playing golf with "a total stranger". Around the world, bosses are generally not the people we prefer to play with. One question asked what would you liked to be snowed-in with at a cabin for a month. The results were as follows: 32.9 percent, "A Bible"; 24.1 percent, "A picture of your family"; and only 20.8 percents answered "their pet/dog". These data reflect a growing interest in spending time out-of-doors and an understanding of the value of exercise. We view contemplative solitude as a chance to make ourselves better people and prefer golfing with friends and family over a chance to impress the boss. As a population, we seem to be fairly health-conscious. © Copyright 1998- by The Herman Group, Inc. -- reproduction for publication is encouraged, with the following attribution: From "The Herman Trend Alert," by Roger Herman and Joyce Gioia, Strategic Business Futurists. (800) 227-3566 or http://www.hermangroup.com. The Herman Trend Alert is a trademark of The Herman Group, Inc." DISCOVER WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON... in the hearts and minds of your employees. Our InnerViews interviewing service uses SPHRs and PHRs, certified human resource professionals to probe for the information you really need to know. Exit and Stay Interviews, as well as Why-Didn't-You-Take-Our-Offer Interviews. Call Rosalie Catalano at 937-416-7066, or read more at: http://www.hermangroup.com/retentionconnection/exit_interviews.html. MOM ALWAYS TAUGHT IT WAS GOOD TO SHARE You have probably subscribed to The Herman Trend Alert for a while now and you know how valuable it is to you. Why not suggest that your friends sign up at http://www.hermantrendalert.com? Join the thousands who subscribe in 87 countries around the globe. Are there particular topics you'd like to see covered? Let us know and we will research "The Future of. . .". And let us know how else we may serve you? E-mail: joyce@hermangroup.com. YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED THEIR LEADERS MORE THAN EVER Help your leaders to excel. Thousands have used our weekly Lessons in Leadership to help their supervisors and managers remember how to hold onto top talent. The 52-week subscription is only $47, a bargain when you think about the savings to your organization in reduced turnover. Quantity discounts available by emailing Carol at carol@hermangroup.com. Order today at: http://www.hermangroup.com/store/subscription_all.html#3. Herman Trend Alerts are produced by the Herman Group, strategic business futurists, Certified Management Consultants, authors, and professional speakers. New subscribers are welcome. There is no charge for this public service. The Herman Trend Alert is received by over 30,000 subscribers in 78 countries, in addition to other websites and printed magazines. Do you enjoy receiving this weekly e-mail update? Contact us about our co-branded Trend Alert service. Click here to sign up for the Herman Trend Alert. Subscribe or Unsubscribe to weekly Herman Trend Alert View this week's Herman Trend Alert Archived Weekly Herman Trend Alerts

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