Zac, CEO
It was one year ago today that the Waters family received it’s new CEO. The transition has been challenging since existing family members did not expect Zac to be such a strong and opinionated leader.
“He came into the family with a plan. He knew precisely what needed to change.”, said Shalauna.
“We had heard about other family’s CEOs changing everything from the ground up, but we didn’t think it could happen to us,” recalls Jason, “Once we let go of our old process and embraced change, we were able to see Zac’s vision.”
Prior to Zac’s arrival, Jason and Shalauna enjoyed going to the movies, last minute road trips , sleeping in until 8am and doing pretty much whatever they wanted. But Zac has changed everything. Sleep is now optional and the day starts no later than 6am. Movies are watched at home now, and typically take several days to finish. Children’s movies are the exception here – those may be watched several times each day if desired. Road trips are still allowed, but not without exhaustive planning and preparation.
Zac mandated that “cuddle time” be made a priority. Hugs and kisses and tight squeezes are now occurring at an unprecedented rate. In addition, a strict health program has been instituted. Crawling up and down the stairs for at least one hour a day and sliding large objects around the house for hours is now a way of life for the family. Tickling and laughing is used to relieve stress, and bath time has gone through the roof.
After 365 days, Jason and Shalauna are finally both on board with the new CEO. They report being happier and more productive than ever before. It’s not easy when a new CEO comes in and changes everything, but sometimes its’ for the best. We have a huge success story here.
