I’m currently reading through the historical documentation of the founding members of a global moment. The message and the movement have passed the test of time which means for you and me this is a potential gold mine of leadership wisdom and perspective. This is what I have unearthed:
In Canada and the US our summer seasonal workforce is in what is called the dog days of summer. This slang saying is commonly defined as hot, sultry summer weather also, a period of stagnation. Put on the boots of a wildland firefighter for a moment.
My poor dad watched the whole incident and was convinced that I had died. When he heard my voice from below crying, “I’m ok, I’m ok” I’m sure those were sweet sounds for his ears.
The gap can be a micro-second. It can be a minute. It can be a day, no matter what, it's the game changer.
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