Founders Corner
How to THRIVE in today’s new reality
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s I sit here in my home writing this message, I cannot help think about those who are alone out there in their homes— those without the people they see every day at work. What more can we do to stay connected with those who need connection? We have to accept that we are in a new reality—one that no one saw coming or has ever experienced before. So how do we continue to Connect, Influence, and Lead. in our everyday lives? Believe it or not, we can still show up and be seen, thanks to the lens of technology. For example, try Zoom for face-to-face meetings. Instead of picking up the phone, use Zoom to conduct everyday business transactions, hold large meetings and build relationships. You can use Zoom to hold fun happy hours with your friends, play games together or simply connect with close family members. More than ever, now is the time to see others and stay connected. Social media is another direct way to connect with a lot of people instantly. You can reach those who otherwise would not have connected with you that day. Send videos on your Instagram and Facebook feeds, post photos of your daily activities (even if it is your office set-up at home), record your new reality and spread messages of positivity, hope and love. Over the next several months, as businesses get back to work, travelers are back on the road and children return to school, I would like to challenge each of you to “Stay Connected.” Remember these “slow times”—the time when the world practically came to a halt and afforded you time to spend your days at home. Remember the minutes and hours spent journaling, meditating, working home, playing games with your family and enjoying the extra time with your children. These are the times and the priorities in life that matter. Find the beauty in your new reality. Do not rush back to work and get so busy again that you forget what is most important to you. Seek the silver lining in this pandemic. Create a reality that is filled with making memories with those who matter the most. I challenge each of you to remember that life is happening for us, even this pandemic, as scary as it is, happened for us and for this earth. Remain passionate and focused on what we can do to Connect, Influence, and Lead every woman. We have worked diligently to create a virtual organization for women looking to lead without permission, be the badass leader that you know you are, and gain the courage and confidence through the strong support of our group of women so you can live your best life. We are here to show you how to tap into your greatest power, You. Remember, you are the only you who has ever been and the only you who will ever be. Be you and be strong, because you are brilliant and the world needs you. All of the members of Lead Up for Women are here to offer you support and sisterhood to leading your best life and the journey starts today.
Find the beauty in your new reality. Create a reality that is filled with making memories with those who matter the most.
What are you waiting for? Join us. With Gratitude,
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Lead Up for Women
March-April 2020
