I relaxed at a Caribou Coffee, a new store, In Vienna Va. on A rainy Gray Early Fall Friday. The store was quiet.
A crew of very young people operated that store that day. Quiet, sharp, in- tune and professional. Before I left, I complemented them both for the great coffee and their demeanor. They'd put out some board games to make the store even more comfortable and homey.
Great Crew, Young people who will make a difference for MANY years to come. It was a joy to cheer them on and encourage them to carry on and continue to be confident. Those young people WILL make great executives and CEO's one day!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
My Thursday Morning Shock .
Greater Washington DC- A place like Greater NYC and Greater Los Angeles where contacts and position matter. I was the Fourth of Fours Speakers addressing a morning assembly at Annandale HS.
The program that we brought was one on motivating students to become involved in Public Speaking and Debate. The First Speaker was a Non Com Marine Officer- a combat veteran who is now a recruiter. He told the students about how is training made him an effective field leader and strategist. Then, A man who has served his natiuon well as a Foriegn Service Officer in the State Department. He told them of the importance of choosing the right words . He is also a Magician. Very powerful. The next speker had Directed IRS operations in Thje State Of Vermont. she spoke of how Franklin Roosevelt used his voice and manner to get THE US through the worst of The Depression.
Then, My turn. The person on Disability. The man who suffered a Nervous Break Down 9 years ago. I talked to them about Debating. I asked them questions. I go t them buzzing. I was also told I made the connection with the students. I told them that their opinions mattered. That their logical poised well- supported arguments would be hard to deny and ignore. They will have their first class session on Wednesday and I'm goiung to be part of the launch. This feels sooooooo sweet!
WOW !
The program that we brought was one on motivating students to become involved in Public Speaking and Debate. The First Speaker was a Non Com Marine Officer- a combat veteran who is now a recruiter. He told the students about how is training made him an effective field leader and strategist. Then, A man who has served his natiuon well as a Foriegn Service Officer in the State Department. He told them of the importance of choosing the right words . He is also a Magician. Very powerful. The next speker had Directed IRS operations in Thje State Of Vermont. she spoke of how Franklin Roosevelt used his voice and manner to get THE US through the worst of The Depression.
Then, My turn. The person on Disability. The man who suffered a Nervous Break Down 9 years ago. I talked to them about Debating. I asked them questions. I go t them buzzing. I was also told I made the connection with the students. I told them that their opinions mattered. That their logical poised well- supported arguments would be hard to deny and ignore. They will have their first class session on Wednesday and I'm goiung to be part of the launch. This feels sooooooo sweet!
WOW !
Thursday, September 27, 2012
This looks like this is going to be a lot
more of a complex , random and make many adjustments and adaptation Thursday Evening than the one I honestly expected to have.
A bit nerve wracking and not at all settling, but it is either that or cancel a crucial meeting that will benefit me, so into uncertainty I will venture, unless things change in about 50 minutes.
A bit nerve wracking and not at all settling, but it is either that or cancel a crucial meeting that will benefit me, so into uncertainty I will venture, unless things change in about 50 minutes.
Adjustments on the Fly,
I don't like hearing about them. I really don't like AT ALL adjusting to them. I'd rather have a well-organized to the advantage of ALL who are involved in it plan or scheme that is in action and purring along according to plan !
Yet, Nature seems to laugh at the perspective on my part. So, I do need to greatly improve at being more flexible and better able to adjust with a positive attitude.
It is just not me, however, but it will need to become so.
Yet, Nature seems to laugh at the perspective on my part. So, I do need to greatly improve at being more flexible and better able to adjust with a positive attitude.
It is just not me, however, but it will need to become so.
220- A powerful Electric Line ...
I feel growing power and confidence as I continue to post on This Blog as frequently as I am now posting.
I know nothing changes instantly
Horrible cannot magically be transformed into amazing on command . Yet, It does take a small spark to begin a roaring fire!
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