Do This During Difficult Times
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I recently returned from a trip to North Carolina speaking to mobility professionals about moving their careers from success to significance in mobility. So many great conversations and connections are always the best part. On my flight home, I began to reflect on some of my conversations and how the mobility industry is struggling right now in many ways due to remote work and high interest rates. Companies are moving less people, which is creating challenges for many relocation companies in the industry. I then thought about how it has now been five years since the pandemic – but we got through it!
During that challenging time, I shared two things we can do when facing difficult times and it still applies today – it’s timeless...
The first thing we can do is to encourage someone by sending them a book. It’s easy to do – find a book online, click purchase, and send to address. It is impacting. I have received many books over my career that have inspired me. I remember the book, the friend, the moment, all of it. I also received a book from a friend when our dog died too. It was impacting on our family.
Years ago, I was watching NFL Football Player, Ed Reed being inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame. While giving his speech, Ed looked over at Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and said, “Kurt, I still have the book you sent me when my brother died.” It gave me chills when I heard this and still have chills as I write about it. That book impacted Ed during that time, and I bet the moment during his speech impacted Kurt too. It created a deeper connection. It’s impacting and significant when we share encouragement to let others know we are thinking about them. So, who do you need to send a book to? Don’t wait – the time to act is now! It will make a difference!
And the second thing? We can SMILE! It will change someone’s day.
Quote of the Day: “Ask yourself three times a day what’s import and build your life around that answer.”
Looking for a book to send? Pick up a copy of my books Find Your Lane, Life in the Leadership Lane, or DriveWithPurpose or send them a copy of my journal Milemarkers and make impact. Oh, and share a review on amazon too! I would enjoy your feedback!
This is “Move to Inspire” with Bruce Waller! For more resources, visit www.BruceWaller.com to learn more about relocation support, keynote speaking, Bruce’s books, and Life in the Leadership Lane podcast. Bruce can be reached for relocation services or speaking engagements at 972-389-5673 or email bwaller@goarmstrong.com.