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On Mother’s Day I got the most beautiful card I have ever received from my youngest daughter, Erin. In her precious note, she said this, “I saw this quote recently and it made me think of you: ‘There are souls in this world who have the gift of finding JOY everywhere and leaving it behind them when they go.‘ Thank you for being you and for being the best Mom and loving me no matter what!”
I will save this note forever. I pray perhaps that may be the simple legacy I might leave in this world, and it is one I learned from my own dear Mother. On this month of Mother’s Day, I hope you each focus on the memories of all those women who have enriched your life.
This has been a trying time for all of us with the shelter-in-place order and social distancing. However, for many of us it has been a blessing in disguise, a sabbatical, a plateau time to think about what is really important in our lives.
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I have donated 7 boxes of business books and at least 7 boxes of files to the Florida Speaker’s Chapter. I have thrown away over 25 crates of things I have saved for my work and writing, emptied an entire file cabinet and donated it, and have found many things that so touched my heart – dozens of emails and cards and letters from clients and audience members, letters from my father and grandfather, stories of our family history, all the letters Charlie and I wrote to each other before we were married, and even some ration stamps from WWII!
I have had time to play my piano, write in my journal, talk to friends and family, read books I have “put on the shelf,” and send all kinds of special things I had saved to the people who sent them to me. Each day I have thanked God for where I live as the daily walks on the beach or swimming a mile in the pool have helped me keep my sanity. And a special plus is that I have gotten a great tan! 😉
Through all this time, I have spent much time in thought and prayer for those I love and those who are suffering because of this pandemic. Both my daughters have been laid off, but goodness has come out of even that. Gretchen is spending precious time with her husband and two boys. They have gone on long walks, taken bike rides and played lots of family games. Erin and I have been able to talk several times a week, and she is also riding her bike and working in her yard which are things her work has never allowed her to do. Garrett and Ashley and their children have each found a path that brings them joy…..and I am so grateful that they all are safe and healthy.
What have you done with this extra time? How have you found some joy even in the midst of worry and fear? What lessons have you learned? My prayer for each of us is that we have found depth and meaning in the joy of simply having one more day on this earth to love and care for those around us and our world. None of us knows what the future may bring, yet we all have THIS DAY to cherish!
Blessings,
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“To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” Eleanor Roosevelt
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“How can I describe you? Caring and compassionate Friend! Woman of faith! Creative Communicator! Encouraging Role Model! Positive Influencer! Superb Speaker! You are each of these and more. May the day be filled with joy as you celebrate God’s goodness and graciousness in your life!” ~Chuck Moore Former President of Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Oak Brook, IL
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“I recently attended a seminar given by Barbara Glanz. It was uplifting, inspirational and thought provoking from start to finish. Barbara is passionate and engages the audience in a way few speakers can. I would highly recommend Barbara to any group looking to elevate their performance and joy for the mission.”
-George Billings, Sales and Marketing Manager, Nucor Steel Berkeley, Huger, South Carolina
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Where in the World is Barbara?
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I just got an amazing email from a former client and friend from Michigan. He told me he had presented a copy of “The Simple Truths of Service Inspired by Johnny the Bagger®,” the book I wrote with Ken Blanchard, to the owners of companies in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal. South America, Spain,
Dali’s famous mustache from “Gardens of the Mind” exhibit at Selby Gardens
Sweden, Dubai, China, and Canada. WOW!!! What a champion he is! (Now I wish all those countries would invite me to come to speak — after we can travel again, of course!
Like many of my speaking colleagues, all my bookings and travel have cancelled, including the Society for Human Resource Management conference which had booked me to speak for my 23rd year. However, I have been busy preparing for several virtual presentations including speaking remotely for the INSPIRE conference and doing some speaker coaching. Life has changed drastically for all of us. May is my birthday month, so celebrations this year will probably all be virtual, something I would never have expected! Please, as we work our way through these changing times. let me know any ways I might be of help to you.
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“Barbara kept our audience engaged with her enthusiasm and humor. Her personal life experiences were an inspiration to us all to be resilient and thankful.”
-Cordreanne Richardson, Director of Purchasing, Tampa Bay Steel, Tampa, Florida
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Will You Test Positive?
Currently, we are in the midst of a global crisis unprecedented ever before in our lifetimes. As I observe the reactions of people around me, I am seeing a…
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Benefits of Getting Older
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I found this in a pile of things I had clipped to save as I was doing my “sorting and dumping” over the last few weeks. I thought we all needed a big smile, so here it is! 😉
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· In a hostage situation, you’re likely to be released first.
· Kidnappers are not very interested in you.
· No one expects you to run into a burning building.
· People call at 9:00 pm and ask, “Did I wake you?”
· There’s nothing left to learn the hard way.
· Things you buy now won’t wear out.
· You can live without sex but not without glasses.
· You enjoy hearing about other people’s operations.
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Barbara – Social Distance Dining
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Frank – Social Distance Dining
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· People no longer view you as a hypochondriac.
· You constantly talk about the price of gas.
· You have a party and the neighbors don’t even realize it.
· You no longer think of speed limits as a challenge.
· You quit trying to hold your stomach in, no matter who walks into the room.
· You sing along with the elevator music.
· You talk about “good grass” and you’re referring to someone’s lawn.’
· Your back goes out more than you do.
· Your ears are hairier than your head.
· Your secrets are safe with your friends because they don’t remember either.
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“Barbara, it’s been many years since you visited Keene, NH and helped us launch Vision Financial Corp. I am happy to say that Vision thrived and after 30 years, we sold the company and I am now semi-retired and living in Simpsonville, SC. You really did get us going in the right direction, and I thank you whenever I see your name.” ~Jay Pettapiece, Former CEO, Vision Financial Corporation
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TWO BESTSELLING HOME BOOKS FOR ONE LOW PRICE!
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We have all been spending more time at home during this period of social distancing. These are TWO of Barbara’s favorite books that have many fantastic and practical ideas that you will be able to apply to your daily life. Order both today for only $12.00. It would be a great gift for a friend or co-worker who has been trying to juggle so much these past few months.
Balancing Acts – More Than 250 Guiltfree, Creative Ideas to BLEND your Work and your Life
Quit trying to balance your life – there is a better way! .In this quick-read, “how-to” book, Barbara suggests dozens of easy, effective, healthy ways to BLEND other areas of your life – Family, Friends, Health, Spirit, and Service – into your Work life. Each chapter is divided into:
- Ideas that INDIVIDUALS can adopt to add more peace and joy to their lives.
- Ideas that ORGANIZATIONS can promote and champion in their work/life programs, management styles, and policies and procedures to reduce stress and create employee loyalty.
Not only will it help banish guilt, but it is a great resource for both employees and employers alike.
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CARE Packages for the Home –
Dozens of Ways to Regenerate Spirit Where You Live
In this book Barbara offers countless ways to help families forge more caring, creative and joyful places to live. Through ideas and stories from real-life families, schools, and neighborhoods, Glanz encourages readers to take action by adapting the ideas to their own families. Whether your family is a traditional family, a single-parent family, a blended family, an extended family, or a retired family, this book contains special ideas just for you!
Order BOTH of these books for ONLY $12.00 + S&H today!
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“Barbara, I attended the LSHRM meeting where you spoke about Kindness in the workplace. I really absorbed everything you said. The workday would be so less stressful if kindness was put into on a daily basis. Thank you for your insight.” ~Yvonne Bates
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“Many things are possible for the person who has hope. Even more is possible for the person who has faith. And still more is possible for the person who knows how to love. But everything is possible for the person who practices all three virtues.” ~ Brother Lawrence
“The connections we make in the course of a lifetime – maybe that is what heaven is.” ~ Fred Rogers
“We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” C.S. Lewis
“You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep Spring from coming.” Pablo Neruda
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
Marcel Proust
“What makes night within us may leave stars.” ~ Victor Hugo
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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‘Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.” ~ Victor Frankl
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
“Show me a man’s books and show me a man’s companions–and I will tell you what sort of a man he is.” ~ William Tiptaft
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” ~ Groucho Marx
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“Absolutely loved Barbara Glanz!! She did a fantastic job with her presentation and some of the things she said and pointed out have really resonated with me. I’ve already put some of her suggestions into practice. For example, I’ve already complimented several people for the work that they do to make them feel appreciated 🙂 I really liked her positive, fun spirit and her outlook on life. Even though she has been through many trials she doesn’t focus on her circumstances. I would highly recommend her to speak at any event. Awesome choice to choose her as a speaker! I look forward to reading her material on the internet and/or books.”
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Thank you so much for being a part of our team and spreading YOUR contagious enthusiasm wherever you find yourself in life. Please let us know any ways we can be of help to you as you plan your association, company, or manager’s meetings. We would love to help you discover new ideas you can apply immediately in the areas of Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Appreciation & Recognition, Creating a Culture of Kindness, and Understanding the Human Level of Change.
“Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without coming away better and happier.” ~ Mother Teresa
Blessings,
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© Barbara Glanz Communications Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved.
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