"Time Waits for No One" - Rose Flo
Gary F Grates
Globally renowned expert and counselor in change mgt, organizational communications, corporate relevance, business strategy in a digital world
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????????????????????????????? Rose Flo.? You wouldn’t know her.? She was not a PR/Communications professional.? Business Leader. Or even Pundit.
????????????????????????????? Rose Flo was my grandmother.? A beautiful woman inside and outside.? She possessed a can-do attitude about life.? She always dressed to the nines and handled herself with grace and dignity.? She was a strong Catholic and a firm believer in family and values.? She taught me many things but none more profound than “Time waits for no one!”
????????????????????????????? Her point was that each day provides a window of learning, impact, empathy, support, accomplishment, and happiness.? Don’t ever let a day go by without taking full advantage of the beauty it provides.? I’ve always thought about these words and have looked to apply them to my personal and business life. ????
????????????????????????????? In business, it comes down to:
????????????????????????????? Meeting less, deciding more
????????????????????????????? Making new connections
Learning something different (visiting your company’s manufacturing facility, retail ??operations, understanding product planning, becoming familiar with financial modeling)
???????????????????????????? Looking for a better position
???????????????????????????? Solving a problem outside your remit
???? ????????????????????????Redoing a piece of work to make it better
??????????????????????????? ?Make a point of reaching out to someone in need
???????????????????????????? Initiate a new idea or concept
???????????????????????????? Spend a day outside the office
???????????????????????????? Seek an audience with higher-up to promote your perspective
???????????????????????????? Hone your Point-of-View (POV)
???????????????????????????? Explore the world in new ways
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????????????????????????????? And countless more for sure.?? Life is not a guarantee.? Making every day count in life and business improves our existence in beneficial ways.? Time is precious. ??
?I’m blessed to have had Gramma Flo in my life. ?
Gary
Manager, Human Resources and Community Relations at Al Serra Auto Plaza
1 年So sorry for your loss, Gary. Wonderful, strong words to describe someone so special. in influencing who you are today. Well said. Hope you and your family are doing well. Wishing you all the best in 2024??
Head, Board Advisory Practice at RSR Partners
1 年Gary, a lot of wonderful memories and life learning stories. Thinking of you. Have a great 2024
Vice President - Communications at General Motors (retired)
1 年Dude, so sorry for your loss. She looks like she was a pistol. Think of you often and hope you are well. Oh, what I’d give for a combo plate at the Mexican Village and a table for three for you, Tony and me. Take care.
She sounds like an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing some of her with us.
Strategic Communications | Thought Leadership | Empowering Leader | Brand Reputation | Employee Engagement | Media Relations | Issues Management | Announcement and Event Planning and Execution | Non-profit Management
1 年Beautiful tribute to a life well lived! Sorry for your loss, Gary!