Learning from Others
Too often, we miss learning opportunities. Perhaps it is by talking too much when we are with a partner organization. As a result, we fail to learn something important. For me, it is sometimes being in so much of a rush to get to the message that I end up missing the lesson along the way. Perhaps we fail to learn from others because we think they have nothing of value to teach us, or we think too much of ourselves and our own wisdom.?
A year ago today, my sister Brenda passed away of cancer. She fought the battle and she did not lose. That’s because she continued to share in both words and example to her last breath.?
I spent some time over the last few weeks thinking back on her journey of those last 36 days of her life between her leaving the hospital and being in her home from then until the end. I thought about all I learned from her over the years. There is too much to include in a single TMC, but I will share a couple of my best learnings. Then I will provide two links to the Celebration of Life events we held in Regina and Calgary last August so you can hear what some of the special speakers had to say, and what they learned from Brenda over the years. She was truly a remarkable person from whom you could learn a lot.?
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?Remember, every interaction may offer a learning experience. Stay tuned in and make sure you take away that which is so freely given to you each day.
Not-for-profit sector advisor and high performance guide
2 年Great post, Brent. "B Squared" was one of a kind and she had that gift of making everyone in her orbit feel seen and valued.
Strategic Planning Facilitator. Executive, Team and Leadership Coach. Connecting people with possibilities, purpose and place.
2 年Such a lovely remembrance, Brent. Thank you for sharing the gift that your sister gave to others.
Retired - Director of Community Initiatives - Reputation & Brand ATB Financial
2 年Great learnings, ones that we shouldn't forget just like your sister
Senior Care Real Estate Specialist Residential/New Construction/Investment Marketing Communications Consultant
2 年Hi Brent planning to come late summer. So much going on in life never a dull moment. Plan to come up for a month relax and enjoy Papa and Mom. Papa is slowly diminishing very tough to watch!
Senior Care Real Estate Specialist Residential/New Construction/Investment Marketing Communications Consultant
2 年Words of wisdom. Yes we rush around without taking time to listen and process the message.