About what matters most...

Hello Friends,

For a long time now, I’ve been passionate about the success of others. It’s what matters most to me, that is, enabling others to reach their goals. I didn’t set out to accomplish that very thing, I had to learn it. For the first few years of my career I was focused on achieving everything I set out to do. I was on a personal mission to make it happen and I wasn’t prepared to stop until I had reached the goals I’d set for myself. I remember the day I was enlightened to step outside myself and think more about the success of others in my team than I was about my own personal success.

I struggled over that statement for a long time trying to understand what it meant. I always thought I considered others and showed interest in them so I was puzzled and somewhat distressed. It took me a year and much soul searching to find the answer but once I did I started thinking differently. What I learned in the process was the importance of taking time to build and sustain relationships, listen and understand what others were sharing, and ultimately find ways to support and coach people through both their successes and challenges. What I discovered was the power of teamwork. I now know for sure it’s what matters most. Until next time…

Blondie