Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were filled with joy, peace, and the blessing of friends and family. I have always loved the idea of starting a new year fresh and filled with hope. In my kitchen I have a plaque that I see everyday which says, “Oh, God of second chances and new beginnings, HERE I AM AGAIN!”!
As a result, several years ago I began a new tradition. At the beginning of each year I select a word or theme for my year, a gift I learned from my dear friend, Naomi Rhode. In the past I have chosen things like RENEWAL, GRATITUDE, RELATIONSHIPS, and one of my very favorites, “SURPRISE ME AGAIN, LORD!” This year I have chosen the word “SIMPLIFY.” We so often get burdened down by piles, papers, overfull closets, to-do lists, and not enough time for the really important things in our lives. This year I want to consciously simplify my life, my work, and my home. I will report to you on my progress!
What will your word for 2019 be?
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey.
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Idea of the Month – “Coping with Change and Loss”
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STYLE article by Gayle Guynup
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Gayle Guynup interviewed Barbara in the January 2019 issue of Style magazine: “Author and internationally renowned speaker Barbara Glanz knows a thing or two about dealing with change and loss. In one year, she lost her infant son, her puppy and her father, and then, years later, lost her husband, as well. What tools can we use to cope in life’s darkest moments?” You can read it yourself,in pdf format.
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“Excellent session! I will be sharing much of what I learned with my team at home. Was also very inspiring. Thank you for having this speaker and topic, it was very valuable with great take away.S “~ Society for Human Resource Management National Convention 2018
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It’s Never Too Late to Make a Difference!
Last week I came home to two voice mails that were a little disconcerting. There was a slow, gravelly voice that said, “My name is Wayne Williams. Call me back.” And he left his number. Since I did not know any Wayne Williams and because the…
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If you want to make a difference like Uncle Wayne, why not order a few copies to share with the people you appreciate in your life!
“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled our inner light.” ~Albert Schweitzer
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Where in the World is Barbara?
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JANUARY
3 Lead Like Jesus Facilitator Call
4 Peers on Demand Showcase
23 Sun Coast ABC Channel 7 Interview
27 – 30 Chicago, IL
FEBRUARY
9 – 15 Global Healthcare Award, Mumbai, India
15 – 18 Delhi and Agra, India
MARCH
5 – 8 Las Vegas, NV
28 – 30 Reykjavik, Iceland; Snaefellsnes Excursion
31 Seljalandsfoss & Skogarfoss Waterfalls / Black Sand Beaches / Vik / Northern Lights Experience
APRIL
1 Vik / Geysir/Gulfoss/ Thingfvellir
2 Reykjavik / Reykjanes Peninsula / Blue Lagoon
3 Reykjavik
9 -10 Recognition Professionals International, Atlanta, GA
11 – 12 SHRM Jacksonville, FL
21 – 22 Berlin, Germany
23 – 24 Wittenberg, Germany
25 Meissen, Germany
26 Dresden, Germany
27 Saxon Switzerland, Germany
28 – 30 Prague, Czech Republic
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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 try and 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.” ~ 2018 NEOGOV Conference
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New Business Edition of “The Simple Truths of Service Inspired by Johnny the Bagger®”
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NEWS FLASH – the original version of this book has sold over 400,000 copies, so you need to get your copy today!
The new business edition of “The Simple Truths of Service” is now part of the Ignite Reads program, a new series of 1-hour reads written by world-renowned experts.
Price: $16.95 (Quantity discounts available)
This new version of the best selling book about how one person, Johnny the Bagger®, changed the entire culture of a store by adding his personal signature to his work, adds current business picture and quotes to the original text. Millions of people have been inspired by Johnny’s story to understand how one person CAN make a difference!
When Colleen Barrett retired as CEO of Southwest Airlines, she purchased 33,000 copies of this book to give to every SWA employee, and hundreds of companies have done the same.
Special for January and February – Buy 5 – We’ll send you 6!
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“And now we welcome the New Year full of things that have never been done.” ~ Rilke
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” – Audrey Hepburn
“Don’t come to work just to work. Come to work to be proud of a purpose.”~ Horst Schulze
”Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” ~ Mother Teresa
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”~ Aristotle
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” ~ Oscar Wilde
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true. ” ~Robert Brault
“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you, not because they are nice but because you are.”
“Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up.”
“A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on
hearts, not on marble.”
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“BEST session of SHRM 2018! Barbara’s message is so important for everyone to hear. Thank you for inspiring us to make positive choices in every interaction.”
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What a wonderful year 2018 was with friends, new clients, and travel! One of the highlights was speaking for my 21st year at the national Society for Human Resource Management Convention in Chicago. I had nearly 3000 people in my 7:00 am session on KINDNESS and another 1500 at a later session on “The Simple Truths of Appreciation.” Another highlight was doing three separate sessions for all the leaders and then all the employees at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Finally, I was thrilled to spend Thanksgiving with my children in Seattle and Christmas with all the family in Portland, OR.
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. A special thanks to all of you with whom I have worked this year!
“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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