Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward’s Post

You have value beyond what you have achieved in the past. Get up now and break more barriers

Last week I was recognized for reaching a certain milestone. I've never really been one for celebrations (working on it 🎉). At the time, I passed on a simple repost - seemed too self-congratulatory. As I reflected over the past week, a number of thoughts came to mind, some that I thought worth sharing. 💭 ✅ Milestones are markers. They help us be better rememberers (we tend to be pretty good at forgetting). Markers keep us focused on the important ➡ Joshua 4. ✅ Each project I've completed was an opportunity to journey alongside an organization that was laboring in the 'already but not yet' - carrying out a mission that impacts the world now, with a focus on eternal implications. I've been honored and humbled with each of these partnerships. ✅ Our work at Vanderbloemen places a high value on face-to-face interactions, as do I. So 100 engagements resulted in a lot of miles 🛫 and nights away from home 🛌. I miss a lot of things, but it keeps me focused on the intentionality I need to bring as a husband and father when I am home. A work in progress for sure - "intentional" is my word for 2024 - want to join me ⁉ ✅ I have a rockstar wife🤘(see point above). Deeply invest in your family as you journey the adventure of living life together and execute the mission statement you're focused on in your home. Love the work you do, but your family focus is far more important than what you do for remuneration. ✅ This is a marker, not a finish line. The journey continues.   Carry on my friends 💪

Friendly reminder that rest and unplugging aren't the opposite of productivity. They are key for your well-being and preventing burnout. How can you be intentional to create space this weekend? #health #wellbeing #worklifeharmony #mindfulness #stressmanagement

Please follow https://lnkd.in/gHVHKHAi & if so inclined 'engage' with the post there. This one has some yin-yang: the kinetic tumult on the left side with pro.s on the move facing a ton of information: hanging signs, posted signs, digital signs, clockfaces, speakers, numbers, letters, font size variation, graphics, "ZR-ER" at the very top of frame, then look right and things get consolidated, streamlined & enlightened including our logo having basically the only words on that half of the image, with our arrow indicating crisp direction we provide (by intelligently processing the sort of varied & extensive data indicated by what's on the left)

Leveling up field excellence: by seasoned professionals, for seasoned professionals

From underdog to unstoppable! Leicester City shocked the football world to win the Premier League title in the 2015/16 season. Leicester City's historic English Premier League victory against all odds serves as a powerful analogy for the journey of a tech startup. Here's how: 1. Vision and Ambition: Just like Leicester aimed for the top in football, tech startups set out with ambitious goals. They dare to challenge established norms and dream of disrupting industries with innovative solutions. 2. Resourcefulness and Agility: Leicester's triumph was fueled by resourcefulness and agility, making the most of their limited resources. Similarly, startups often operate with lean teams and budgets, leveraging creativity and adaptability to overcome challenges. 3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Leicester's success was a result of seamless teamwork and collaboration. In tech startups, diverse talents come together, each contributing their expertise to drive towards a common goal. 6. Resilience and Perseverance: Despite setbacks and obstacles, Leicester never lost sight of their goal. Similarly, startups face numerous hurdles on their path to success but demonstrate resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. 7. Disruptive Innovation: Leicester's victory disrupted the established hierarchy of football. Likewise, tech startups aim to disrupt industries with groundbreaking innovations, challenging traditional models and paving the way for new possibilities. In essence, Leicester's triumph embodies the spirit of the underdog, defying expectations and inspiring belief in the power of perseverance and innovation. Just as Leicester achieved the impossible in football, tech startups strive to make their mark and rewrite the rules of their respective industries. It's a testament to the fact that with passion, determination, and a bold vision, even the most unlikely contenders can emerge victorious. 🌟 #UnderdogSuccess #TechStartupJourney #Innovation #Persistence #Disruption

AI and technology are amazing to track. However, the value of human beings still doing jobs with excellence is hard to underestimate. Prior to becoming a business owner, I was in corporate sales for Alexander's Mobility Services. Their culture of delivering excellence as demonstrated in this clip of J.R. Perez, always amazed me. It put into action the quote by George Washington Carver, “When you do the common things in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” Moving the household of a family across country can be considered a menial job. Yet if it is done poorly it can be a traumatic life experience. Done well, it is a huge blessing and I saw excellence delivered thousands of times during my career with Alexander’s. From this experience, we developed one of the four values of Easy Step Enterprises dba The Good Feet Store, which is Persistent Diligence: “Having a champion’s commitment to excellence. We believe the truth of the timeless proverb, “Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.” Proverbs 18:9 Well done Don Hill and Alexander’s. #qualityservice #relocation #businessculture

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