Similarly, in an interview published in the Sunday New York Times (June 28), Daniel Amos, CEO of AFLAC, is quoted on the subject of his BlackBerry use:
Q. Are you a gadget person?
A. I didn’t think I would be. I didn’t get on BlackBerry until maybe two years ago. I’m so hooked on it I can’t stand it. If that red light goes on, I’ve got to know what’s going on.
Q. How do you break the habit?
A. You leave it at home if you’re going out to dinner or else get a divorce. I say that in jest, but really, I think you have to. I hate to leave it at home, but in our society, if the conversation lulls for a second — then let me see what’s happening in the world — I’m not sure it’s good for us.
By the way, apropos of employee communications, Amos makes an insightful comment:
"...make sure you motivate people because they ultimately are getting the job done for you. In business, you should treat your employees like they can vote. It doesn’t mean you’re going to get everybody to vote for you. But you kind of try to kiss the babies and shake the hands and tell ’em you appreciate ’em and would like them to support you."
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