Today we heard from a basketball icon and legend and I was surprised by his business acumen. Magic Johnson captivated the audience as he shared his expertise on making a profit while making a difference. A caring man, he reviewed a business plan on the spot and provided "real time" support to a group of visionary thirty year olds. I was amazed at his knowledge of education, 21st century technology and critical urban issues.
He admitted to having reading problems as a teenager, but overcame his deficit with the same strategy that made him a basketball star....practice. An amazing man making a real difference just like magic.
Friday, July 31, 2009
My Wisest Investment
As we experience our first Urban League conference, my husband and I are impressed by our daughter's influence in this org.
As she ends her two year term as president of the Young Professionals, her influence is heavily stamped in dynamic and relevant ways.
She is a true visionary leader- with devoted followers. We observed her impact anonymously for 2 days. Her leadership was heralded by many.
I often reflect on my own contributions and relevancy to the world. Cassye is verification that I need not worry. She is my wisest investment.
As she ends her two year term as president of the Young Professionals, her influence is heavily stamped in dynamic and relevant ways.
She is a true visionary leader- with devoted followers. We observed her impact anonymously for 2 days. Her leadership was heralded by many.
I often reflect on my own contributions and relevancy to the world. Cassye is verification that I need not worry. She is my wisest investment.
Friday, July 24, 2009
I am enjoying time away from work. After having spent some time in a slow moving town, "Palacios", with family, I'm reminded of perspective. I try to stay connected to all my worlds or it's just too hard to re-enter. For instanceI spent time at the bank closing out my term as president of a non-profit. I dreaded that like --a broken leg because I didn't want to interact with anybody or anything unless it was in my 'world of family' It was torture making the connection.
So once done, I read e-mails from work in about 5 minutes-responded to none. I didn't want to--I felt I had to--re-entry is eminent I feel myself separating more and more after one week--after next week it will be even harder--It is destined to be a fast paced and fun filled time. I'll be in the company of the "cerebrals". Which is going to be amazingly exciting--all those young minds solving the worlds problems--(my gosh they are all so very brilliant-i love that) and all the old guard-encouraging them and paving the way for action. I'm pumped that my youngest is key to the movement and the chests of me and my husband will probably be visible to the entire world.
So once done, I read e-mails from work in about 5 minutes-responded to none. I didn't want to--I felt I had to--re-entry is eminent I feel myself separating more and more after one week--after next week it will be even harder--It is destined to be a fast paced and fun filled time. I'll be in the company of the "cerebrals". Which is going to be amazingly exciting--all those young minds solving the worlds problems--(my gosh they are all so very brilliant-i love that) and all the old guard-encouraging them and paving the way for action. I'm pumped that my youngest is key to the movement and the chests of me and my husband will probably be visible to the entire world.
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