Posted by Karen Renzi
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love its uncomplicated premise: bringing family together and reflecting on what we are thankful for in our lives. It occurred to me that this simple exercise in gratitude would be worth considering as related to business as well.
And so here are a few things I am thankful for this year in business. And I ask you to take a moment and add what YOU are thankful for in business in the comments – we’ll select a comment at random to win a copy of Seth Godin’s book Purple Cow…
- I am thankful for change. Perhaps it’s better to say “evolution.” The world of online marketing is changing at such a rapid pace we can never tire of learning and seeking more knowledge. This keeps us fresh, nimble and always ready for what’s next. This change has led us down different paths this year – embracing new platforms for building sites, jumping into social media, and more.
- I am thankful for the challenging economy. Seems odd, I know, but it’s given us a reason to look deeper, to find alternatives, to choose new and different ways to accomplish things.
- I am thankful for teaching others. I have taught more this year than ever in the past and am thankful for the opportunity to see others learn and grow. These experiences have also influenced our service offerings, as we are adding more training-based services in 2010 – starting with my full-day boot camp in December with more to come in 2010.
- I am thankful for our clients and colleagues. We have learned something from each and every one of you – thank you.
I could probably go on… but I’m looking forward to hearing what you might have to add that you are thankful for this year in your business. Remember one of the comments will win a copy of Purple Cow.