The gift of perspective gave us the ability to focus on what’s important. It allowed us to be thankful and stay positive. I have since passed the gift of perspective meter calibration to many.
Although I believe that strong organizations are driven by something bigger than profit and rather by purpose, the fact of the matter is that at a very basic level we must be able to execute in a way that generates a profit.
This year marks the 17 years since the 9/11 Terror Attacks. As an American ... and a restorer, there are lessons to be learned on compassion and tragedy.
Consistency is a critical ingredient to the success of individuals and organizations, and inconsistency can be one of the greatest enemies to your objectives and goals.
As a restorer, accounting may not be your favorite thing or perhaps you may have a passion for number crunching; either way, it is a necessity and extends beyond having a balance in the checking account.
Information seek, be curious, and enjoy the resources available to us as an industry. Never get stuck; somewhere there is guidance, support, or a friend.