Last week I was one of the session speakers at the Society for Human Resource Management National convention in Atlanta. It is the largest gathering of HR professionals in the world, and I have been blessed to speak there since 1997. My session was titled, “CARE Packages for the Workplace — Dozens of Little Things You Can Do to Regenerate Spirit at Work,” based on my book of the same title. Although I had the most technical difficulties I have ever had in any presentation, the over 700 people in the room all chose to stay which was a wonderful tribute since in this environment, it is absolutely acceptable to leave a presentation that is not meeting your needs.
As a part of the convention, they always have a HUGE expo with over 670 companies that specialize in products and services for the HR community. I always have fun collecting all the giveaways for the grandchildren. One of my favorite stories that I always tell the Aflac folks is that each year they give away a little duck in a different costume each year. When you press its tail, it says, “Aflac, Aflac, AFLAKKKKKKKKKKKKK…..!” Over the years since Owen 6 and Simon 4 have been born, I have sent them each a different duck every year. When Simon was about 14 months old, guess what his very FIRST word was??? AFLAC! 😉
This year they had the Heisman Trophy at their booth, so I had my picture taken with it. It is fun to share with all my friends and clients.
Barbara and the Heisman Trophy!
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