Dear friends, colleagues, clients and family,
Just like you, I am buried in...everything. It is all good and I love what we do to help the world be a better place. As we rocket into December towards the end of 2012, one cannot help but look back and take stock of goals, accomplishments, challenges and triumphs.
We all share many challenges: financial, leadership, family, community and business. Some of our own making and others foist upon us by others.
Our measure is how we reacted; did we look forward for solutions, demand accountability, step up with suggestions and plan to shoulder the burden with other like-minded people? Yes these are very serious times, but have we also nurtured our sense of humor, and given away a few hugs when they were least expected?
At the core of these thoughts for me this year is a man who was easy to like and whom I grew to respect through the years. When I heard the news that Michael Bowlds, president of Mountaintop Marketing, passed away after a brief battle with lung cancer, I was floored and saddened. Years ago Michael reached out to me, we shared ideas, participated in events and even though we could be considered competitors, he was always open, gracious and professional. My life is much better for having known him, and my sincere condolences go to his wife, baby and son, and of course, his business colleagues as well.
My personal summary of this year is that I have much for which to be grateful. And my prayer is that I always recognize the riches not just in my mind's eye but also where it really matters, in my heart.
Thank you for making me who I am today, and I hope that tomorrow makes me someone of which you can be proud.
Here's to your success and all the riches your heart can hold!
Gloria Larkin,
President of TargetGov
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