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I write a thank you and include a recommendation for her talent as a guest speaker and she returns the following:
“Linda is the type of professional to roll-up her sleeves and jump-to the task at hand. As the keynote speaker for MPI's April Meeting, several key leaders were out of town, and in the last moments Linda raised her hand to take-on responsibility for ensuring the success of the meeting. Linda created a relationship with me prior to the event, reviewing details such as AV Equipment, Agenda Flow, Marketing Tables, and such. When I arrived, she was ready to begin work immediately- creating a warm, while highly productive atmosphere. As it turned out, I was unable to eat lunch which was served during my presentation. Without missing a beat, Linda ensured I had a packed lunch waiting (and boy was I grateful for her extra initiative!) Linda has a charm about her that attracts laughter, as well as focus on the tasks at hand. If you want a personality to accompany the competence needed to plan your meetings ahead, call on Linda!”
WOW! Who knew that the meal would be a detail that would be noticed! I just did what was right and treated her the way you should treat a partner. But what came next really stopped me in my tracks.
Kathy Potts tells me ... There's more to the story...
On the way home, I came across a homeless man. He didn't look like the typical homeless guy. Very clean-cut, muscular, well dressed...something wasn't quite right. His sign said "Hungry" - that's all.
With a full meal in the box sitting next to me, I rolled down my window and called him over, "Hey man...I have a meal here for ya! We have steak, chicken, vegetables - but I'm sorry to say, I already ate the potatoes."
"Thank you ma'am. I'm kinda new to this. I've only been homeless now for 3 days, and I'm embarrassed, but so grateful - thank you so much. My wife is going to be so thankful."
Linda - your kindness has reach that is beyond your imagination ;)
Please...do post the testimonial :)
(oh...and grabbed a bite at home) - hope that isn't seen as disrespectful. I just thought he needed the meal more than I.
Random acts of kindness to one another are so far reaching. Treat your supplier’s right and watch the world around you become a brighter place where relationships grow stronger and we all feel heard and cared for. Visit my website for other articles on supplier relationships. a2zmeetingsandevents.com/blog Treat 'em RIGHT!