Recently my husband had surgery and it was a great success. I just want to thank Dr. Todd Rosenbower and the amazing staff at the Surgical Center of Greensboro. Their professionalism was exceptional. Their care was superior.Their dedication to medicine and the patient was remarkable. Unsung heroes need their recognition!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Salute to Administrative Professionals
I got my start in the business world as an Administrative Assistant. Actually, I was a secretary in the Student Records Department in a public school system. I loved being a secretary because I could evaluate problems, find solutions, produce get things and then watch the boss get all the glory. I never quite understand why any of my bosses would really think that others believed they personally had done the work when it was their staff that made them look good! Puleeze!
I swore to myself when I became a boss, I would always give credit where credit was due. Since I started my speaking and training business http://www.laurahamiton.com/ I have hired some amazing Administrative Professionals! I’d like to salute them for keeping my life in order, telling me where to go when I was often lost, leading me into through 26 years of my business, and always showing respect and love to me. We all had a blast working together and we became great friends as well!
My first full time assistant, Janice, possessed a keen mind. She is a wonderful dedicated mom and wife who took such good care of me. Always ahead of anything I asked of her to do in the workplace, Janice encouraged me to meet my future husband – a horticulturist project manager- in the apartment community in which I’d just moved. She currently works for Edward Jones.
Sheila, a great assistant, introduced me to the world of giving back. Sheila is a Martha Stewart Clone with tremendous God given gifts. Anything she touches- whether it is running a successful soy candles/soaps business or raising little goats – turns to gold.
Amy kept me balanced during my busiest years in the speaking business. She started working part time with me in her junior year in high school and continued through college. Amy brought youth in the office with new technological skills to enhance our message. She also taught me how to chill. She is now a Senior Financial Analyst with The Speed Channel.
Julia came into my life in 2005. She pulled me kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with many long hours of patiently training me to use technology to my advantage. Julia is a machine. She can do 53 things at once and never break a sweat. She never complains, keeps her nose to the grindstone, finds humor in every task, and simply makes me look brilliant when I arrive for my presentations. She will soon get her BA degree from the University of IL – Springfield
As you look at your Administrative Professionals tomorrow, thank them for not only what they did in the work environment but for the influence they have had on your life! S-a-l-u-t-e!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Easter Should Be A Time To Be Thankful
I grew up in a wonderful Christian home with a family that loved God. We were always in church every time the doors opened. It was a vital part of our family life. We studied and believed the Bible. Easter quite simply had a Biblical meaning.
The world looks at Easter as a time for excessive candy, bunny rabbits, yellow chicks, and Spring Break.
But, the story of Easter is about Jesus, who died on the cross and rose from the dead in three days, to fulfill the promise of God. John 3:16 tells us “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” I believe in Him and I am thankful I know the true meaning of Easter. I invite you to reflect on the true meaning as well. Happy Easter
Monday, April 18, 2011
Japan Needs To Be Remembered As We Go Along With Our Normal Lives
It is so heart breaking to see the results of the earthquake and tsunami from last month. But isn’t it sad that after the first three days of a disaster, we move on to more “urgent” things and forget those who are still suffering.
Kudos to the organizations – public, private, religious – that go to these disaster areas and assist people in trying to regain their lives again.
If you have not pledged any money toward the cause of assisting in Japan
Samaritan’s Purse: This is the company that I will be sending my money toward. I like their biblical message and appreciate their low overhead costs. Donate HERE.
The American Red Cross: You can make a donation on line. Or, you can simply text REDCROSS to 90999 and instantly donate $10 to the Japanese relief efforts.
Heart to Heart International: Only 2% of all donations are kept to cover overhead. That means 98% of what you send to them will actually make it to the quake ravaged areas.
Friday, April 15, 2011
It’s The Little Things In Life
The Titanic sunk 99 years ago today around 3 a.m. The liner was the best of the best and presumed unsinkable. But as history has reclaimed information about that fateful crossing it seems it was the little things that added up for disaster. Modern day scientist and metallurgy experts tend to point to the rivets on the ship that lead to the disaster that took 1523 lives.
3,000,000 rivets held the ship together like glue. The ship builders had much faith in the rivets as they toiled to build a historical ship. But, the company ordered No. 3 bar rivets, known as “best” and not the normal No. 4 bar rivet, known as “best best” which ship builders normally used at that time for anchors, chains and rivets. Scientists have discovered the fateful decision to save money with a rivet that was readily available may have led to the rapid sinking of the ship as the rivets could no longer withhold the pressure once the Titanic hit the iceberg.
The total cost of building The Titanic in 1910 -1912 was $7.5 million. But, it was the smallest thing that brought it down. Isn’t that just life? It’s the little things that add to the misery. It’s never the big decisions nor the big accounts nor the big events that hit us in the gut. It’s the little things. It’s the single car stalled in traffic at rush hour. It’s a blister on the heel. It’s the cell battery going dead during an important phone call.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
North Carolina’s Beauty
I love April and sit amazed as the earth turns into 3D Technicolor! North Carolina
Thursday, April 7, 2011
What Do You Do When You’re Branded?
I am going to a National Speakers Association meeting this week where the focus will be branding. Branding is a fancy word for finding your uniqueness in a crowded marketplace and making your company memorable. I have never officially had a brand and I could be all wrong. I just use common sense to make my clients feel as special as possible, to deliver the best presentation on their scheduled day, and focus on meeting the specific needs of my audiences. To me, that is my brand. And, I hope my clients find my sessions unique and memorable.
And, maybe I am on to something with my definition of branding. Recently in a letter from Susan, who works with a large healthcare facility in NC, wrote:
“Participants always enjoy Laura’s sense of humor, outgoing personality, fun stories that they can relate to, and inspiring messages. Laura customizes her seminar topics, training or consulting to anything your business needs or requests.
Laura has made significant contributions to the success of our functions and is greatly appreciated by all of my team that works with her. Laura is a positive in the sometimes negative world that we live in. You can count on Laura to always be consistent with her message and leave the group with her own personal testament to the strength of the human body and sheer will, determination and beauty of human spirit in all of her most requested seminar topics.”
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
The Net Generation Needs Our Help
Is it just me or are kids more self-absorbed now than they used to be? Well, why shouldn’t they be? Each previous generation has spoiled them rotten. It’s not their fault they have everything they have ever wanted – on demand; have always experienced being the center of the universe; have been overscheduled to meet the parents’ high standards to be the best; have never known a time without remotes and instant gratification; and truly wonder around this world clueless. This generation experiences Adult-o-lescence. What is that? It’s the ability to grow up and be responsible when they choose to do so.
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