Kathy's Connection

EXECUTIVE COACH/CAREER FACILITATOR NETWORKS HER WAY AT THE STATE OF THE CITY -- THAT IS AMERICA'S VANCOUVER, WA

In January or early February I look forward to our Mayor's State of the City address. They have developed a great approach. People arrive at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and sometimes breakfast treats. We have been trained to know that the actual speech begins at 10:00 a.m.

The goal is to make it open to people and usually there is no charge for they find a sponsor to pay for coffee etc. Truthfully, it always amazes me why more people do not take more advantage of the chance to connect with high-level people in our community.

Since our Mayor is the jovial type, one knows that there will be some laughter during the speech. Pre-speech conversation wondered if he would have his dog jokes. Turns out he didn't let us down. :-)

Though his remarks are prepared with staff, his asides are often more telling. This year there were great illustrations from children to introduce the new sections of the ten-minute video showing prominent people and their "Big Ideas" for our community. They had pulled in the next generation of leaders in very effectively.

As I looked around, I saw the people who have made this community one that is thriving in the shadows of Portland, Oregon. My pride continues to grow in what is being accomplished.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TIP:

One more time, the only way you can really find out
what is going on in your community is to read the paper. Newspapers give you information when events are happening and something to talk about when you
network.

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