Gratitude Monday, and
I’m grateful for a friend (with whom I’ve been out of touch for a few years)
who suddenly appeared via social media to thank me for something I really had
no idea I’d done.
Seems that Lisa’s
work colleagues voted her the “most influential” person in her company. And she
thinks that somehow I was, well, influential in her success.
While I’m not so sure
about that—Lisa’s always struck me as being highly self-propelled and able to manage
very complex operations under less-than-optimal conditions (and make it seem
effortless)—it was such a blessing for me to hear that she thinks I’m somehow
part of that.
I’m also somewhat
chuffed to think that I might somehow, under some circumstances, be an
influencer.
And finally, I’m
reminded of all the times Lisa and I got together during my years in the UK—to discuss
work situations (both of us were in sales support; we comprised 50 percent of team
members with the XX chromosome configuration, out of about 30 total), translate
cultural differences between the US and the UK, and just, in general, exchange
ideas. She was a sounding board and a reality check, both of which I really
needed during my sojourn there.
(There was also the
episode of “confronting our demons”, which you’ll be interested to know was not
proposed by the fourth-generation Californian, but which came from the Welsh
girl. It was an exceptionally good idea; and in the process I learned that Lisa
likes Champagne as much as I do. Which is great, because I had been rather
concerned about the quantities of Lucozade she used to consume.)
Anyhow, it was a
sheer blessing that Lisa appeared this past week to bring all this back to me,
and I’m deeply grateful for it. And for her.
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