Damien Blanchon is passion personified.
Being exceptional. Your destination beyond excellence. What's required to achieve this lofty level of achievement that resides beyond the high standard of excellence? For a reference point on what that might be, experiencing this episode of Stagepass featuring Damien Blanchon, Winemaker at Afton Mountain Vineyards located in the Shenandoah Valley outside of Charlottesville VA, might provide a few clues. Evident right from the start is Damien's love and immense #respect for what he does. The richness of detail and #enthusiasm around all aspects of the fine art of making wine, from the preparation of the soil, care for the vines, harvesting of the grapes to and through the production process, he clearly has an immense #appreciation for the full winemaking activity spectrum. Another key takeaway? Understanding what you have control over and #practicing being resourceful when obstacles arise. Damien's ability to take it all in stride, trusting he'll figure out a Plan B, inspires #hope in us all to be what the moment requires and #learning from those #challenges that surface along the way. To hear directly from Damien and to access past Stagepass episodes, access the following link: https://lnkd.in/gMqZZ5r9 To witness someone who isn't seeking something more, but simply appreciating his being able to do what he so richly enjoys daily, you'll be toasting Damien by episode's end! Chad Brines Jenna Staton, EA Jon Brazzale, MS, CLF Caltha Seymour, MBA John Barnes David Florez John Gurski Lauren Rudman, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Carmin Gade, Ph.D. Jamie Rosenberg Marks John Arnold, PCC Wesley Bull Eric Dublikar, MBA Johnny Sirpilla Darin Siley, MS, SHRM-SCP Jon Brazzale, MS, CLF Megan Blake Weinman David Sylvan Sabrina Deshner Kristin Williams Heather Hatlo Porter (She/Her) Mike Kenny Gemma S. Jacquie Bickel Cathy LZ DuBois Kyle Matthews 🇺🇸 Augustine Doe, MS, MPA, Susan Leger Ferraro F. David Coleman Stephanie Evers, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR Kelly Stofko Kristie Leonard, SHRM-CP Mike Stull Joshua Shanabarger Vanessa Bongiorno Patrick Candela #excellence #leadership #passion #commitment #studentofthegame #grapesdontgrowinuglyplaces #shenandoahvalley #experientiallearning #humanpotential #timeisnow