Mother's Day is a day for children of all ages to give thanks to their Mother's. I am taking this time as an opportunity to thank those Mother's in the workplace. Your job is not easy.
For all of those children out there that believe their Mom's have it easy, believe me they don't. They work their butts off to provide a good life and upbringing for their kids. What is a Mother?
A Mother is...
Caring
Nurturing
A Friend
A Counselor
A Teacher
A Motivator
Your Biggest Fan
A Woman
A Provider
A Supporter
An Accountant
A Veterinarian
A Pediatrician
A Nutritionist
A Banker
A Judge, but never judgmental
Always there for you
There are so many things that a Mom is required to do outside of this list on a daily basis, that we as children forget all the little things our Mom's do. It is not until we get older, that we truly appreciate all that our Mom's did for us, and unfortunately, for some by that time it is too late.
Never wait another day to tell your Mom you love her, trust me, they really like hearing this!
I would like to especially thank all of the Single Mom's out there who not only have to do the list above but also have to play the role of Dad in their children's life. Single Mom's never get a break. For the most part, they are on call 24/7 365 days a year.
I see Single Mom's struggle on a daily basis, and I wish there was more that could be done to assist them. My hats off to you!!
Take the opportunity to thank a Mom for all they do, whether it is yours or someone else's. It was amazing how you can turn a frown, upside down when you wish someone a Happy Mother's Day when they are working. It is an opportunity to show a Mom, you do care about them, something a Mom rarely hears.
Happy Mother's Day Mom!!
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Leadership Lessons from Mom
On this Mother's Day it is important to remember the CFO's in our lives. That is Mom, the Chief Family Officer. I first heard this term on a commercial on the radio, and today on Mother's Day it seems appropriate for remembrance of these unsung hero's.
From the day that each of us are born, typically it is our Mom's that not only provide nurturing, but also provide us guidance through the good times and bad. When tough decisions need to be made, we turn to Mom. When financial decisions need to be made, we need Mom's blessings. Through our years, it is our Mother's that have the hope their development of us will allow us to reach our full potential.
As a Chief Family Officer, Mom really has final say over Dad, whether he wants to admit it or not. Dad's will take their direction from Mom and each child understands the hierarchy in the family can make what decisions. As we progress past High School and into College and the workforce, we translate the understanding of who decision makers are in the workplace. We gain an understanding that the professional organization, much like a familial organization, must have a person who is truly looking our for the best interests of each individual and the organization as whole. In most families, Mom is this person.
As each person embarks on their careers, we remember the lessons of our family organization. How tough decisions are made, how we communicate with one another, when to play, and when to be focused. The business organization is one that we spend 40+ hours per week at and where we need to effectively communicate, make tough decisions, work hard, and play hard with our professional family.
At the end of the day, we learn more about how to interact with others through watching the interactions of our mother's. We are successful, as a result of the drive and desire to succeed that our mother's instill in us. Think about how your first interaction with a CFO was really your mother, the Chief Family Officer.
Today, I leave you with some quotes and thoughts... Remember your Mother today on this Mother's Day.
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont
Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln
From the day that each of us are born, typically it is our Mom's that not only provide nurturing, but also provide us guidance through the good times and bad. When tough decisions need to be made, we turn to Mom. When financial decisions need to be made, we need Mom's blessings. Through our years, it is our Mother's that have the hope their development of us will allow us to reach our full potential.
As a Chief Family Officer, Mom really has final say over Dad, whether he wants to admit it or not. Dad's will take their direction from Mom and each child understands the hierarchy in the family can make what decisions. As we progress past High School and into College and the workforce, we translate the understanding of who decision makers are in the workplace. We gain an understanding that the professional organization, much like a familial organization, must have a person who is truly looking our for the best interests of each individual and the organization as whole. In most families, Mom is this person.
As each person embarks on their careers, we remember the lessons of our family organization. How tough decisions are made, how we communicate with one another, when to play, and when to be focused. The business organization is one that we spend 40+ hours per week at and where we need to effectively communicate, make tough decisions, work hard, and play hard with our professional family.
At the end of the day, we learn more about how to interact with others through watching the interactions of our mother's. We are successful, as a result of the drive and desire to succeed that our mother's instill in us. Think about how your first interaction with a CFO was really your mother, the Chief Family Officer.
Today, I leave you with some quotes and thoughts... Remember your Mother today on this Mother's Day.
Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. ~Mildred B. Vermont
Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln
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