Mrs. Claus, the elves, the reindeer and I, have had another record breaking season. Before we head for a much needed vacation – location undisclosed – I’d like to update you on our marketing, branding, social media and diversity strategies.
Three is a magical number in life and in business. Three can agree, disagree, offer differing views. Three creates sound. Three changes the conversation. Three is powerful. Three is a network who support each others’ business initiatives. They challenge and help each other grow.
“Who among us will lead the way in taking less so that together we can be more?”
Flummoxed. Befuddled. Speechless. How could I possibly write an overview that does justice to this collection of wonderful intelligent and thought provoking contributions that include:
* Aubrey Hepburn and the Pied Piper on film
* Sexy Frenchmen ironing clothes while wearing none
* The music of Edit Piaf
* Tom Peters reading aloud
* and more
It’s just not possible. So please find a comfy chair, grab your favorite glasses – reading, coffee, tea, wine, water or otherwise as you indulge your mind, your heart and your senses. You may enjoy an a chuckle or two as well.
Smoke filled conference rooms with fist banging, object throwing, and a lone woman or none at all were norms at the outset of my business career. Despite some changes, professional women’s groups participate in a chorus of head nods when I speak of the times…
The mark of inspiration continues to grow long after words are spoken and deeds are done.
The mentor cares that the acorn grows into the tree it is meant to be. She is nurturing or tough and everything in between as needed. As she chooses what is called for, it is always with the best interest of the mentee in mind.
“He’s a different person. I don’t know what you did, but the change is amazing. We hope that you will continue working with him.”
I touched his heart.
When words you used to describe the change come into common use, you have probably achieved the change you sought to create.
In November 2010 a list of nominees for “Best Leadership Blog” appeared on the internet. It included 10 white men and 1 white woman. Later that week a list of 25 Leadership Gurus appeared as well. It included 23 white men, one white woman and a man of Indian origin. I was stunned, then outraged, then hopeless and angry at myself for wishing so hard for things to be different that I lost sight of reality.
We help you master the “most difficult” things.