gslis 2010 convocation_keynote
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What will sustain your career for the next 20-30 years?
What will keep you focused and moving ahead in tough times?
My answer….
PassionFun
“Yup”, it’s that simple!!!
•Dream big•Say “yes” every chance you get•Be a volunteer•Don't shrink from greatness•Stay connected•Build a life of innovation•Say “thank you” lots!!
Dream Big
If you can’t dream it, you can’t do it!My Inventory Day…September 29th
every year.Promise 2 inches farther than you
think you can reach.
Say “yes” every chance you get.
If you don't say “yes”, how will the story end?Say “yes” even when you don’t know the outcome!As you get older, “yes” gets tougher!
Be a volunteer…
At work and in the community,
volunteering opens doors.
Volunteering helps you change
directions and explore new paths.
Volunteering builds job satisfaction
and will put a smile on your face.
Don’t shrink from greatness
Stay connected
F to F time is really important!
Isolation breeds discontent.
You will learn more in the staff room and in the bar than at any workshop!
Build a life of innovation
Innovation is all about having the courage to say “yes” and the willingness to hear “no”.
You need:
talent and an inquisitive mind
team support
discipline and tenacity
a great sense of humor!
Say “thank you” lots !
Nothing opens doors like a simple “thank you”.
It’s all about passion!
Passion for your work…
Passion for your life!
You can go with a bang or a whimper!!
•Plan for the fun
•You can laugh and still be professional!
•Celebrate the good times
so you can get through the bad times!
Everyone's fun is different….
•Live with passion
•Enjoy the journey with loads
of laughter and fun
•Dream big•Say “yes” every chance you get•Be a volunteer•Don't shrink from greatness•Stay connected•Build a life of innovation•Say “thank you” lots!
Today you’ve made your family proud, now do the same for us!!