The Lessons I Re-learned In 2017
Scott Walker
Executive Advisor | Innovating Cloud Migration & Self-Service Solutions | Empowering Businesses through Persona-Based CX Leadership
Like many Americans, I may have been guilty for taking my many blessings for granted. Sure, I was an orphan myself and never really had a stable home until I joined the Navy. All of this seemed like so long ago and it's a part of my life that I may have blocked subconsciously from my memories. That is until early in 2017 when I was in India for business and I had 36 hours before my first business meeting so I decided to visit local orphanages. I'll admit that I was really apprehensive about this visit because I didn't know how I would handle it emotionally. I was concerned that it would cause me to reflect on memories that I have worked so hard at suppressing for many years. Upon arriving to these orphanages, I was greeted by the most precious human beings one could imagine. We brought toys and school supplies as gifts to these amazing children and you would have thought we had given them an unlimited shopping spree at Toys R Us or Best Buy. These children were so appreciative of the smallest of gift. It means even more to me every time I reflect on this visit and I realize how special these children felt just knowing that someone cared enough to just stop in and visit them. It was at this point that I felt like my whole life's purpose came into perspective. I have always been a very charitable person but the look on these children’s' faces made me want to do more. I felt energized from the interaction with these kids.
It was at this point that I decided to dedicate a some of my time to create a new organization that will invest in the futures of orphans, something I did not have the benefit of taking advantage of. This organization will focus on helping “Orphans to Executives” with a focus to have business executives and leaders sponsor and mentor orphaned and disadvantaged youth, guiding them to the path of a successful future. If you would like to join me in this cause, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or reach me directly at 281-630-0112. Thank you!
Scott Walker, CEO
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Head of Business Technology & Automation Engineering at BILL
11 个月Scott, Incredible ??
Practice Lead for CIM Advisory Consulting
5 年Hi? Scott - Thanks for sharing your touching story of your visit to India. I work for an Indian company and have often wanted to experience India to better know what my co-workers country is like first hand.? Your comments have inspired me to make the trip as soon as possible.? Thanks!
Ceo
6 年I very much enjoyed your article and your heart for the children. Nothing more amazing then children and seeing their eyes light up with nurturing. I’m interested in helping with your program.
Amazing work you are doing, thank you for stepping up.
CMO turned Industry Analyst | Helping B2B Software companies grow
7 年Thanks for sharing, Scott, and thanks for remembering where you came from!