The Trolley Ride

I am a strategic partner for the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, TN. On Friday, I had the opportunity to join Adrea Causey, the education curator, in an Artful Lunch session with several employees from Unum. We are using fine art as a medium to discuss issues of life and business. The painting we observed on Friday was of a Trolley Ride in the late 1800s. It was crowded and there were people on board from all walks of life. The painting centered on a couple who I'm sure were dressed in their finest, but not quite as well as the other passengers. The look this couple's faces showed how self conscious they were in the crowd. It strikes me that often we may find ourselves in unusual situations where we may be a bit different or have a point of view that is out of step. It also makes me thankful that diversity is now an essential element we strive for in business. It drives creativity and stronger teams. Celebrate your diversity and share your talents openly!

Living your dream..

Susan Doyle's amazing performance in Britian is a wake up call that we should never stop dreaming. If' you have not seen here inspiring performance you should:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR_N9iljeMk

To grow, we must first dream. Then, we must open our minds to new ideas, new thoughts, new experiences. Here's wishing you great results for your growth journey.

Jenny