Just when we need it most, have you noticed how people show up shake the status quo and shatter any DOUBTS you might have about the timeless truth that all things are possible? At this time of CRISIS, CHANGE, and GREAT OPPORTUNITY, these special individuals bring inspiration for all of us and hope for bringing the best of who we are to our lives and work.
THREE SURPRISES
Sometimes inspirng people arrive by surprise, breaking through all the norms in our thinking about what is possible. Three of my favorite SURPRISES come to mind...
I wrote about two of them in a recent post on my book blog, LESSONS from the TALENTED: Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle, pointing out some not-so-talked-about lessons we could learn from American Idol's Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle of Britain's Got Talent. Whether you are fans or not, they have taken the Internet by storm and shattered the status quo each in their own ways. Most of all, they serve as catalysts for learning about ourselves. My writing points out a few valuable lessons about being a leader and innovator. Interestingly, I discovered that others are seeing them as teachers too. Check out Scott Eblin's Executive Coach Blog features this post: Feedback Do's and Don'ts from American Idol at Government Executive.
Another favorite SURPRISE that forever changed my thinking came from my friend, Bill Tipton, a contributing author at the Global Dialogue Centerand Project Manager for Hewlett Packard. Bill writes a popular blog called Dialogue with Bill: Life and Work with a Disability. Bill became blind through illness just a few years back. Imagine going to the hospital with stomach pains after work one day and coming home months later blind and unable to walk. This is where Bill's story of life and work reinvention began. There is much to learn from his journey about what we need most today at this time of CRISIS, CHANGE, and GREAT OPPORTUNITY. What he's done since proves all things are possible! He was awarded Employee of the Year for Hewlett Packard and was recently profiled in a national magazine. Bill tells us in an inspiring blog post that Adaptability and Attitude is Crucial for Success.
What I hope most is that you will take away how important it is to have a positive vision for your future and the your investment in hard work will pay off. This is a time for REINVENTING, RETHINKING, REACHING for more. YES, we can!
What SURPRISES are influencing you?
What have you learned from others that you can share with others?
Warm regards,
Debbe
Debbe Kennedy
Founder, Global Dialogue Center
Home of Women in the Lead
author, Putting Our Differences to Work
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