Now here's what I want y'all to do for me..

Strangely enough, in the next few lines, I'm going to make the impossible happen. I will use Warren Bennis and Jay-Z in the same sentence. (I know, I just did, but just pretend).

So here I am, armpit deep in a new workshop for a client on EQ. Throughout my research, I have been trying to get in touch with my emotions (laugh and I'll... whoops...). I think it will help me be a better executive. Whatever...

So I pick up a copy of Geeks and Geezers, to make sure that I am hitting the right demographic. If you haven't read the book, it is a wonderful study into generational differences in the workplace. Bottom line, my generation is different from my parents' generation. Duh? Anyway, in the book, it talks of how in my parents' generation people admired prominent people, and used them as role models. People like the Prime Minister, TV stars, Astronauts. The book goes on to say that my generation is supposed to model themselves after people we know, like parents, friends, relatives. Real Folks.

Now, I think my family are great people. However, I still have people I admire that go outside that close knit group. Heck I have this picture on my desktop...



In case you don't know me, those aren't my parents. I have idols. We all should have idols. It keeps us all moving towards a goal.

I know.. it sounds like an emotional post.. blah, blah. It's not. I'll call you when I get in touch with mine...

First person to point out that I didn't actually use Warren Bennis and Jay-Z in a sentence wins lunch on me. Flip me an email kyle@thebeacongroup.ca