I Have A Dream…
Where is it you ask?
Well, hang on a moment, I may have to rummage around a bit…somewhere in here I have one of those…at least, I used to have one, for about 10 years it was front and center, it helped me create everything I enjoy today…now wherever did I put that thing? I’m sorry it’s taking so long…this is a little embarrassing to say the least…
Ah yes, here it is! Funny thing is, I don’t recall putting it way back here on this dark corner shelf though, I must have been preoccupied with something to have put it here myself, or maybe someone else put it here for me?
Oh, it’s more than a little dusty in fact upon closer inspection it appears I might have to call in a professional to help me restore it?
You know, as I look at it closely and hold it again, I can see that it’ll shine up real fine with a little honing, a couple of enhancements here and over there, a bit more detailing around this area…yeah, yeah…I can keep it polished and shined up myself once I’ve had the help of an artist and expert of dream restoration!
So who do you know that can help me restore and refurbish this ol’ dream of mine anyway? I really have no idea what this could look like when it’s back in its renewed shape…and I’m sure there are very few qualified for such a thing…
I find it more than fitting that the Olympic Games are on right here on my own turf at this particular time. I have CTV on in the background of my cozy home-office environment and have watched as much of them as my focus will allow. I still haven’t seen the Gold-winning performance by Scott & Tessa and I thank the Universe for YouTube…
It’s on the “to do list” to catch it later…at this time, I’ve had my own personal Olympic Games to train for, opening ceremonies are today and this past weekend I grabbed a Gold medal myself, more on that after the ink has dried, it is more delicious stuff for story telling, and I need more hindsight on the experience as it is still unfolding as I type this…
For the first time in my life I am watching the Olympics with very different eyes, and for the first time I am paying attention to all aspects of human performance and efficiency, especially the mental side of the journey to excellence, and in particular to how people work together in teams to achieve their ultimate end’s result.
I have discovered the magic of “Me + 1 or more = All Things Possible“, the secret is in the power and leverage of a team, even the lone performer is backed by a host of others that support them in getting what they want for the price they pay, we do nothing alone.
This past weekend I was a large part of everyone doing a little bit to create what looked like a small miracle at the end of a busy and focused couple of days…it was inspiring and energizing, humbling and satisfying.
For the last several weeks I have also been making preparations for one of the most daunting tasks I have yet to undertake – equal in scope to the preparations of one of our globe’s finest athletes.
As I mentioned in a previous posting, I am at the end of a 10 – 15 year dream. I am living what I imagined for myself 5 years ago. My questions to the Universe lately have been very much along the lines of “what’s next for the DiamondJul?”
Time to get my “NLG” on, my “Next Level of Greatness”. It makes little sense to me to get off of the ride of my life just as the ride is getting gooder. I am also knowing the only way to stay on it with my friends is to keep up with the excitement and speed of the ride…strap in, keep my hands and feet in the car and move with the centrifugal forces…don’t resist, just go with it…
This seems to be the way of “leadership”, the more I let go and let the Universal Manager handle the “hows”, the more fun I have and the more perfection I get!
I sit at this home-based helm as President, VP, CEO, COO, CTO, Sales Manager, Product Developer, Technician, Administrator, Cook, Floor Sweeper and Toilet Cleaner of my own multi-million dollar virtually virtual company. I am also acutely aware of the fact that I am perhaps this company’s own worst employee and that my company is in dire need of “leadership”, a good manager it has always had, what it now needs is a new vision for what’s next if it is to live up to my expectations.
I guess all things considered, I’m it – “if it is to be it’s up to me“. No touch-backs, no returns, no refunds. May as well burn the bridge behind you ‘cause you aren’t coming back…it’s time to step up and trust, jump with eyes wide open and grow your wings on the way down if you have to!
And, conditioning is imminent.
I have recently been hand-picked to be mentored and coached by a woman I hold equal in power and grace only to Oprah insofar as the ultimate good she’s up to in this crazy world of ours. I am honoured and not underestimating the significance of what’s available to me here, I am sure I’ll be more humbled going forward with her processes.
I met Jeanette for the first time in April 2007 when she burst onto my scene like a splash of cold water in the face on a hot summer’s day! I have been riveted to her since and longing for the day when I would be worthy of her attention…I had found the perfect female mentor in my previously male-dominated world.
We have a phrase on the inner circle that describes this delightful person:
“Jeannette is a cross between Dolly Pardon and Donald Trump, and there’s no filter between her mind and her mouth, she puts everything she thinks “out there”.
My preparations for today’s conference call kick-off have been more than thought provoking, they have been mentally gruelling, I will be required to step outside the box once again to discover something yet undiscovered…Dolly Pardon I can handle, not so sure about the Donald Trump side…did watch his shows…and word has it through those having been here with Jeanette – I don’t know tough yet, I do know she will help us get personal results greater than we have ever experienced before.
“Leadership is not about doing what’s right it’s about doing what’s necessary…”
- Winston Churchill
So what does necessary look like for me?
I am scared silly over what it’s going to take for me to come up with a definitive answer. I’ve done the Ultimate Leadership camp, got the Warrior t-shirt and know there’ll be some emotional bruises and abrasions along the way and I’m sure the rewards will be more satisfying than I know about satisfying… My team mates have my 3, 6 and 9 covered, my sister-in-law and dearest friends are along for the ride with me to our tops!
I’ll keep you well posted as the programming unfolds, wish me luck, I’m goin’ all in on this one…
Team Chocolate are you READY?!
Let’s ROCK this thang!!!
Published February 25, 2010 . Filed under: Uncategorized
