I know 70.3 is a light snack for some of you ultra-crazies out there.
This is my kit for the ride this weekend.
I’m a week early for Memorial Day. But the day itself isn’t something I celebrate.
Some treat it like the official summer kickoff…or 4th of July Jr.
I do it differently.
I remember every day.
It’s not just the heroes I rode with.
I remember the sounds of their families crying uncontrollably during memorial services.
And while taps played.
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I don’t know if the life I’m living is worthy of the sacrifices they made.
But I can tell you after working from one professional crisis to the next…for multiple corporate masters…
Nothing compares to what they gave.
<<< Not even close >>>
Similarly, nothing compares to the sense of grief or burden.
It’s not that I lack empathy. Quite the opposite.
I recognize the brewing inner storms of others, and the pitfalls of tactical reactions versus empirically informed strategy.
Stacking the challenges means that within the crisis of today and tomorrow, I draw upon the lessons from the wins and losses.
…especially the losses, and who was there.
All to say, if we’re coworkers, whatever challenge we face isn’t the first crisis, nor will it be the last.
No matter how unprecedented.
And even through the difficult emotions, it’s important to stay grounded in truth.
➕the Facts that underpin that truth.
➕the history of the individuals and teams that lived it
< If you wish to tell stories, remember the focus on the truth >
Celebrate the positive.
Learn from the negative.
And as always,
❤️ Be Kind
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Hi, I’m Mike. I’m a practitioner of kindness through open, honest communication. I write daily about leadership, soft skills, sustainability, mental fitness, and my story.
I am an energy professional, engineer, Veteran, dad, husband, and aspiring dog whisperer.
I remember and honor them.
CEO & Managing Partner at Mission Wealth
3dThank you so much Rick and Sarah! You’ve both made a tremendous difference in the lives of our clients and with the team! Happy Holidays!!