If you ever get the opportunity to see the trees change from green to gold in Vermont, do it.
And take a copy of V is for Vulnerable by the great Seth Godin.
The changing leaves are falling memos if you’re willing to look and listen to them.
This will make more sense when you get there.
Burlington, Vermont October 2014
At all costs, be a friend.
We need this more than any other label you can earn, learn, choose, or become.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” C.S. Lewis
Few things are as effective for increasing empathy, obtaining enlightenment, and securing a plan of action for our lives, relationships, and businesses as swapping shoes with another.
Let’s not make this more difficult than it should be.
A lot like today and all of the previous yesterdays.
Only the ‘how’ changes.
The ‘why’ rarely does.
…an opportunity to contribute.
…a chance to connect.
…a moment to lend a hand.
…a time to change something or someone.
Leadership senses these times, moments, chances, and opportunities.
Tomorrow the possibility will be no different from today. We only must invoke our senses again and again.
Feelings > Facts.
Ashton.Gustafson 