I have learned that if you want to make a good first impression with a new group of business customers, it;’s not a great idea to wear your cardigan inside out with the tag sticking out at the back of your neck.
Inside Outside Inside
I have learned that on a windy rainy day in the city, it’s important to hold your umbrella INTO the wind. And if you forget and it the wind whips it inside out, you can turn into the wind to flip it back. BUT you must not do this while crossing streets with crosswalks without walk lights because drivers get really mad when you step out with umbrella issues and don’t look where you are going.
When Clicking Is Not Enough
I have learned, again and again, that buying and then owning books on valuable topics doesn’t actually do anything for me unless I actually read them, too.
Better Late…
From Michellis;
After receiving a few belated birthday wishes this month from friends I realize that it truly is ‘Better Late than never” to be the recipient or the sender of well wishes to those who are dear to us. It is never too late to tell someone how you feel about them or tell them you are thinking of them!
Servant Leadership
Ben introduced me to this new term. I’ll let you know more after I read the books I ordered, but for now…
From Wikipedia: “Servant leadership is a philosophy and practice of leadership, coined and defined by Robert Greenleaf and supported by many leadership and management writers such as James Autry, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, Peter Block, Peter Senge, Max DePree, Larry Spears, Margaret Wheatley, James C. Hunter, Kent Keith, Ken Jennings, Don Frick and others. Servant-leaders achieve results for their organizations by giving priority attention to the needs of their colleagues and those they serve. Servant-leaders are often seen as humble stewards of their organization’s resources (human, financial and physical).”
If You’re Happy and You Know It
From Gale:
I’ve learned that as a mother I feel guilty being happy sometimes. Today I’m happy that my kids are out working instead of being snug in their beds till late in the day.
Visualize Transition
I have learned that PowerPoint transitions only show up visually (and numbered) if you are in Custom Animation mode.
Keep Up Already!
Tonight I am catching up on 29 entries to get this blog back to current. What happened here??? I have no excuses. It would be much easier to just keep up! I know I have learned this at least two other times in this half year. Will this be the lesson that sticks? We’ll see!
Savor This
From Gale;
I have learned that I really enjoy seeing husband so happy to be part of his little girls’ life. I worry when little girl gets to that age when she will reject him. She’s already rejecting me – won’t hold hands with me in front of her peers, and won’t kiss me goodnight (just a hug now)
But don’t tell my mom because she’ll call Poison Control
From Sal:
You can leave rice out for hours without refrigerating it. This is news to me, courtesy of Priti.
Jane's Lessons Learned 