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It’s the little things

'Never eat alone.' I learned this early in my consulting career. We were always supposed to build relationships with clients - learn more about their business, build trust, and sell more work. This practice made me very comfortable eating and chatting with new acquaintances. Even after leaving consulting, I continued this practice, even setting a goal at Expedia to have lunch with three new people a week. Why lunch? I believe that eating together builds a different connection. It's informal. More personal than business. The conversation can stray outside work. We can relax. This ad is a good reminder to sit next to a stranger. You may meet someone interesting. You may alleviate their loneliness even for a brief moment. As 2023 comes to a close and we look forward to the next year, consider a new year goal to eat with someone new (or reconnect with an old friend) at least weekly. https://lnkd.in/gtC67bAj

Watch this video. Who really made this play happen? This video came to me recently of a great play that happened 40 years ago in 1984. Two of my Gator teammates made this play that broke the game wide open in our favor. However,  the average fan was oblivious of all that took place among those five offensive linemen in front of the quarterback which made the play possible. I was down in middle of that mass of humanity 40 years ago (Number #60 offensive guard)  The offensive line must block and protect so that an offensive play can be executed. A game is usually won down in the trenches in a violent interaction between the offensive and defensive fronts. The offensive lineman doesn’t have any stats and fans are not cheering for them individually as you see in this video clip. The only recognition is from his coaches, teammates and some media who understands the lineman’s role. His job is to make other players look good without the spotlight! It’s a selfless mindset that the fraternity of offensive linemen take pride in helping others get the accolades on the team. How would this same mindset affect your business, organization, department, church, or in a home? Someone has said, “The credit is immaterial as long as the cause is advanced.” So my question is, have you stop and thanked the “offensive linemen types” that are in your life? Who are the people that work behind-the-scenes and go unnoticed? Take a moment of time and express your gratitude to them. Most likely they are not looking for any recognition or praise but just doing their job well is satisfaction enough.  A sincere “Thank you” from you will go a long way. It still doesn’t cost anything to be nice!

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I love this post and as a guitarist in a band, I can totally relate. And it applies to anything you do creatively. It reminds me of the scene in Dead Poets Society where Keating has every student stand on his desk to show them that they must constantly look at things in a different way. "Dare to strike out and find new ground!" Kevin Orfield Communications Copy that connects. Content that counts. Looking for a copywriter? Get in touch or sign up for our "21 qualities your copywriter should possess" tip sheet: https://lnkd.in/gP6ntfvN #copywriter #copywriting #writerslife #contentwriting #contentmarketing #contentwriter

Excited to share my latest article on Gut Instinct! 🎬 Delving into Celine Song's thought-provoking Oscar-nominated film, 'Past Lives,' was not just a cinematic journey but a personal exploration into my own past life. 🌟 In my piece, I dissect the intricate layers of storytelling, the emotional depth, and the resonating themes that left a lasting impact. Dive into the conversation and discover how 'Past Lives' transcends the screen to provoke introspection and reflection. Read the full article at the link below. #PastLives #CelineSong #OscarNominated #FilmAnalysis #GutInstinct

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I talked about the legacy of Henry Kissinger today on Jay Talking with Bradley Jay. You can watch the broadcast below!

Storytelling is an essential element of any organizational change effort. The impact of expanding pathways into great careers is felt at an individual level. We hear these stories regularly in the TN GYO Center. Storytelling can turn the tide toward the expansion of work-to-learn pathways for every profession. #Worktolearn #apprenticeship