I'm thrilled that my life is filled with so many different opportunities to deepen friendships by sharing meaningful perspectives. This past week, I hosted seven other members of Greater Houston Partnership's Executive Women's Partnership for a fall dine-around. I knew each of these amazing women, from varied industries, before they arrived, but had not previously spent meaningful time with two of them.
We caught up on big changes before sitting down for dinner. Over salads, we contemplated the question we'd been asked to consider by GHP about workforce. Then, the sharing and caring began, as we contemplated "gratitude". This simple open-ended round-table discussion provided a chance to get to appreciate one another at an "everything's connected" level. So many unexpected connections, shared experiences and appreciation for who we all are at the core, were revealed.
Though it's impossible to recreate the magic of a single special event, the sharing and caring provide wonderful memories to enhance each relationship.
Each of us has the chance at structured events to get to know others at a more memorable level. Asking about gratitude can cause a pessimist to reconsider the situation, and give an optimist the chance to spread joy.
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