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Dear Partners,
Warm greetings to all, and welcome to the new Performance Fireworks!! You will notice that there's a new feel and format. Please let us know what you think about the change. This newsletter, like all of life, work, and play is a work in progress, so here's to evolution in all the areas of our lives!!
Story of the Month
(Our stories are from a clients or coaching/partnering experiences-so please send any that you feel others would benefit from. You will receive attribution {or not} as you wish.)
My client, who sings in a choir, was asked to sing at the funeral of a man whom he didn't know. The "extra" of a choir was requested because the man's father was a long-time member and elder of the church. The son, who had been away from his homeland, working as a geologist in New Mexico for at least 10 years, had died of cancer in his early 50's.
The church was packed, and speaker after speaker eulogized this long absent man for the difference his presence had made in their lives. Many of them quoted letters he had sent home or journal writings. One person, quoting the deceased said, "Here is something very important he said that shows how he lived and why he was such a great man,
"Life is about relationships. If you
don't spend time building relationships,
you are missing a lot of what life is about."This quiet geologist, who spent most of his time studying rocks and soil, was considered a great man by many because he knew one of the great secrets of life-It is not your accomplishments or the accolades you've received, or even your actual presence that matters, but the energy and focus you place on relationships.
By the end of the service my client was proud to have had the opportunity to sing for this great man, even though he never knew him. He felt that he had grown to know him in spirit, and that even in his death, he was helping others to see the value of their relationships.
??????? QUEST-ions for reflection ????????
- How much value/emphasis am I placing
on relationships?
- What are the 3 most important aspects
of a good relationship?
- Which relationships in my life/work are of critical importance to me?
- If I do a relationship inventory of those
important relationships, are they growing closer or growing apart?
- How can I expand my capacity for developing deeply satisfying relationships?
***Monthly Firecracker***
If people were reading from your journal or letters (or e-mail) at your funeral, what would they quote? I must admit that when I heard this story I reflected on this question myself and wondered… "what would I be leaving behind… what would people say?" So if your answer is not in your desired "legacy" vision, what do you need to change about your life and work, so that even if you were unexpectedly extinguished tomorrow, a stranger singing in the choir at your funeral would be inspired by your words, and more importantly who you were?
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die..
Clyde Campbell
Book of the Month
What Should I Do with My Life?
Po Bronson
Random House
New York, NY
"We are all writing the story of our life. We want to know what it's "about," what are its themes and which of them is on the rise. We demand of it something deeper, or richer, or more substantive. We want to know where we're headed-not to spoil our own ending by ruining the surprise, but we want to ensure that when the ending comes, it won't be shallow. We will have done something. We will not have squandered our time here."So begins this fascinating account of 55 people who tell heartfelt stories of struggling to find their calling-their true essence. Many succeeded, some failed, but the inspiration lies in the honesty of the accounts and the absence of pat answers to tough questions. This is a life-changing book and a great read.
In closing…
I'd like to thank all of you who are partners along this journey of discovery with me. I encourage you to build your legacy by examining your relationships today and committing to creating the kind of relationships that make your life and work a great experience for you and others. Build your relationship legacy today-it's all we really have!!In partnership,
Rebecca Bradley, MCC
President
Partnership Coaching, Inc.
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Contact Us:
Rebecca Bradley, is a Master Certified Coach (International Coach Federation), Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker, She partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to grow capacity…to do more, create more, enjoy more, and be more of what you want. Rebecca can be reached by e-mail at rebeccabradley@partnershipcoaching.com or by phone at 770-565-9560. We also invite you to visit our web site www.partnershipcoaching.com.
Copyright 2007 Rebecca Bradley
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