May 2024 Update

Leaders Look Within Newsletter

What is happening at this moment in my life?

I had the chance to go on a silent retreat last weekend in April, and I needed to take some time to be still and pray. I needed some space and time with no distractions. I look forward to this annual silent retreat each April, and it helps me put things in perspective, get stronger, and focus on my priorities with respect to prayer and faith.

Last week, I told a couple of my friends that I attended a conference, and I started each interaction with the intention of learning more about the person’s values. By starting the conversation by learning more about the person’s values, I believe people could see I had empathy and concern for who they were as a person first, and as the conversation continued, I could discern whether trust was a key component of our discussion going forward or if the conversation was going to go in a transactional discussion. More and more, the best customers, clients, friends, and new acquaintances are those people who generally act with integrity and are pursuing trust as a part of those relationships.

I am looking forward to a packed month of May. Lots of activities, big decisions, and continued presence. I think the last item, continued presence, is where I am spending my time these days. I want to be present at home, with my wife, at work with employees, in organizations, and in community events. I am taking the time to bring my best self to these interactions and times together. Being in the moment has been a priority for me in 2024. Most of my life I was easily distracted and I think it was a result of not having strong core values and a conviction to those values. Today, I cherish these times together and I am learning how important these relationships are in my life. ?

My Perspective on Some Items…

We are quickly coming up on one year since this book was released on May 23, 2024.

I continue to be challenged by these economic times. In the past, I would have been a bit pessimistic and super apprehensive about moving forward with too many new projects. Today, I find myself learning more and embracing the gray to look at things with courage and a mindset of perseverance and find alternative ways to conduct business than traditional ones. ?I have been able to do this with the help and trust of an incredible team at work and staying close in relationships with my immediate family. Trust and support are huge.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the recent tornadoes in Iowa and Nebraska on April 26th, 2024. Over 150-200 homes were destroyed in the Omaha area alone.

Please continue to pray for all the graduations coming up in May. This time of year is exciting for many families.

I continue to get the best news from my close contacts in the industry and community.

Many people are going through a lot with the illness of a family member or child. Continued prayers.

Getting Quality Deep Sleep is a game-changer in getting healthier.

Concentrated Scope mouthwash is a thing. Please read the label and dilute as the instructions say. Makes 50 uses. I had not read the instructions recently, so I filled my cup to the line, and my mouth felt like it was on fire.

Living a life of gratitude continues to help me start the day in thanksgiving to God. It has helped me grow in awareness and continue to open my heart to God’s ways more and my ways less. The following verse is one I have reflected on a lot these past few weeks.

Psalms 25:4 - “Let me know Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your Paths”

Brent

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