ME, be the chair of our Internal Campaign????!!! Are you KIDDING me right NOW?! Yeah ….no thanks……..I’ll just stay right here in my comfy swivel chair in front of my computer staring at the clipping of “OUTSTANDING” taped to it. Oh, & don’t forget the furry critters sitting a top the monitor! My cubicle is filled with colorful things. Inspirational sayings about “taking risks” & “loving life”….Funny pictures & about 20 obnoxious magnets stuck to the metal filing cabinet.
I work in finance. “Yes, thank you………….I’ll process your payment!” & just quietly click away at my adding machine. Would I not be a hypocrite to decline this opportunity to be a part of a project that could be so fun? Did I, Amy E. Stern, not hang the card that screams “TAKE RISKS, ENJOY LIFE, BE YOURSELF!!!?”
Ok, so I accepted to take this project on. I gathered a handful of my friends here at work & said, “Let’s GO!!” Yeah, that “GO” light has been on for the past 2 weeks straight. I’m not creative. I’m not one of those people who come up with brilliant ideas at the snap of a finger. I got overwhelmed quick. Quicker than when I hear there’s a ½ off sale at Macy’s & I run giddily to the sale racks. I am amazed at not only myself, but those on my team. Their support & willingness to step out of their comfort zone makes me glow brighter than my Lancome flash bronzer…
I have learned a whole new level of teamwork along with seeing that working in an organization that seems sooo……low-key – could be such a blast! I mean, the Team Captain of our organization has offered to do a Starbuck’s run as a prize for one of our raffles! How freakin’ cool is THAT? We chose a movie theme for our campaign & Herb (campaign dept) dressed up as The Godfather & made us laugh so hard at the kickoff. The enthusiasm & humor has really shown in the people around me.
Isn’t that what life should be about? Teamwork, a giving heart & making people laugh in a way that makes them proud to know you?
People will never see eye to eye. There will always be disagreements – but something happened here when we all came together for a common goal. I saw people not as co-workers – but as people just like me.
Being able to be yourself at work is a feeling SO good I think it’s better than the feeling of my favorite black warm-up pants. Welllllll….maybe not. But, pretty darn close.
So did we make our $83,000 goal??? Heck yes we did! Exact number is $85, 005.00! AND we have 100% participation – which to be honest, was the most important. I would be lying if I told you it wouldn’t have mattered if we didn’t make goal. I am just so proud to be working with such an awesome group of people. I have seen the dedication among my peers through this campaign that I had never taken the time to see before. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be such a close part of our campaign.
Knowing & feeling that someone has faith in you to do something you thought you would never see yourself doing – makes you feel blessed. It has made ME feel blessed.
I am changed. After our campaign is over, I will still be processing payments and staring at my “Take a risk” card & KNOW – that I did - and loved every minute of it.
Life’s too short to isolate yourself. If we are lucky enough to be given the chance to spread our wings – step out of your comfort zone & JUMP. Don’t look back.
I work in finance. “Yes, thank you………….I’ll process your payment!” & just quietly click away at my adding machine. Would I not be a hypocrite to decline this opportunity to be a part of a project that could be so fun? Did I, Amy E. Stern, not hang the card that screams “TAKE RISKS, ENJOY LIFE, BE YOURSELF!!!?”
Ok, so I accepted to take this project on. I gathered a handful of my friends here at work & said, “Let’s GO!!” Yeah, that “GO” light has been on for the past 2 weeks straight. I’m not creative. I’m not one of those people who come up with brilliant ideas at the snap of a finger. I got overwhelmed quick. Quicker than when I hear there’s a ½ off sale at Macy’s & I run giddily to the sale racks. I am amazed at not only myself, but those on my team. Their support & willingness to step out of their comfort zone makes me glow brighter than my Lancome flash bronzer…
I have learned a whole new level of teamwork along with seeing that working in an organization that seems sooo……low-key – could be such a blast! I mean, the Team Captain of our organization has offered to do a Starbuck’s run as a prize for one of our raffles! How freakin’ cool is THAT? We chose a movie theme for our campaign & Herb (campaign dept) dressed up as The Godfather & made us laugh so hard at the kickoff. The enthusiasm & humor has really shown in the people around me.
Isn’t that what life should be about? Teamwork, a giving heart & making people laugh in a way that makes them proud to know you?
People will never see eye to eye. There will always be disagreements – but something happened here when we all came together for a common goal. I saw people not as co-workers – but as people just like me.
Being able to be yourself at work is a feeling SO good I think it’s better than the feeling of my favorite black warm-up pants. Welllllll….maybe not. But, pretty darn close.
So did we make our $83,000 goal??? Heck yes we did! Exact number is $85, 005.00! AND we have 100% participation – which to be honest, was the most important. I would be lying if I told you it wouldn’t have mattered if we didn’t make goal. I am just so proud to be working with such an awesome group of people. I have seen the dedication among my peers through this campaign that I had never taken the time to see before. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be such a close part of our campaign.
Knowing & feeling that someone has faith in you to do something you thought you would never see yourself doing – makes you feel blessed. It has made ME feel blessed.
I am changed. After our campaign is over, I will still be processing payments and staring at my “Take a risk” card & KNOW – that I did - and loved every minute of it.
Life’s too short to isolate yourself. If we are lucky enough to be given the chance to spread our wings – step out of your comfort zone & JUMP. Don’t look back.
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