Ringing in 2010 a moment of reflection…
This new years weekend 2010 is a time to party, to watch football, to eat black-eyed peas, ham and greens and enjoy our family and friends. Most of us make a few resolutions knowing, deep down inside, they are hard to keep. The new years weekend for me is also a time for reflection – a convenient benchmark for measuring what I’ve learned so far, not just in the last year, but all along the winding and unpredictable road, I’ve traveled to date.Such reflections make me aware that whatever wisdom I possess is not of my own making but is the influence of those I have encountered along this journey. Most of the worthwhile ideas I have acquired have been inspired by the wisdom of others in work, politically, personally and spiritually. I’m a perpetual student, most of my truly significant learning has come from experience – very often the experience of listening to the wisdom of others.I’m fortunate enough to know a few people who seem to have achieved a high level of serenity prosperity and balance, people who appear quite content with themselves and who deal with life’s circumstances with compassion and patience. I know them well enough to know that it’s not a facade; they are really happy balanced people. I listen to what they say because I have learned from what they have created for themselves and I am thankful for their inspiration..
Today I pause in Personal reflection…
* What am I grateful about?
* What were my achievements of the last year?
* What was my contribution to the community?
* What have I done of meaning with my family and/or friends this past year?
I follow personal reflection with reflection on my business contributions…
* Have I contributed to by business units success in profit, cost reduction, business growth?
* Am I ensuring accountability and an results oriented culture, being the best, work/life balance, achievement, quality without compromise?
* Am I creating a workplace that allows evolution of thought, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability to changing market conditions looking at a long-term perspective for my business unit?
* Client Relationships- am I breading them in a spirit of partnership, customer satisfaction and mutual success?
* Societal Contribution- am I encouraging and leading our company in social responsibility and community involvement?
2009 was a challenging year for many of my business associates, family, friends and partners. With continued uncertainty with our environment, our world of politics and with the economy of today; the one thing I am convinced of is -change is certain- and must be embraced with a positive frame of mind.
2010 begins a new decade and with that new decade will be many challenges and many more dreams to be had and lessons to be learned. I close these thoughts with a THANK YOU to my business associates, friends and family for the inspiration each of you provide me in this journey we call life this last year and going forward.
Happy New Year- May 2010 bring you and your family health, happiness and prosperity.
Chris
Chris Edwards
Vice President and General Manager
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