Today is Mother's Day in the UK. Perhaps you thought I'd capitalize on this opportunity and reverently bow to the woman who raised me. Mom, I love you immensely. You are a jewel but today is not your day. I could praise the women - young and old, past and present - who have influenced … Continue reading day 26/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 25/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dearest Shelley Adams, Shelley, Shelley, Shelley. Let's be honest. You saw this coming, right? You know I am your biggest fan. It's no wonder you were voted Vancouver's Best Chiropractor year after year. You are more than a chiropractor. You're a lifesaver. We met because I foolishly decided to attempt running the seawall in shorts. … Continue reading day 25/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 24/40: #40shoutouts40days
Now that my corporate years are accounted for, I'd like to briefly thank some of my outstanding health care practitioners. These are some random categories, I know. It may get more bizarre as the end of Lent draws near. You be the judge. For tonight, let me acknowledge the saint who diagnosed my epilepsy. I … Continue reading day 24/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 23/40: #40shoutouts40days
According to Jim Collins, if you want to elevate your organization from being good to being great, it’s important to engage people. More specifically, the right people. They are the greatest asset. He likens organizations to buses and offers three strategies to raise the bar. 1. Get the right people on the bus. Hire well. … Continue reading day 23/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 22/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dear Katie Cotter, Remember when there was that massive push to open a billion showrooms at lululemon and you were the newest addition to the Ops Solutions team? When everything felt like it was spinning violently out of control in our minds? Remember how we got a wee bit vulnerable that day after the … Continue reading day 22/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 21/40: #40shoutouts40days
We're passed the halfway mark together, team. Thank you for all your encouragement and kind words. This initiative has opened my eyes to the power of living intentionally, elevating everyday interactions into something transcendent. Does that sound fluffy and ridiculous? I put a healthy splash of gin in my tonic tonight. I suggest you all … Continue reading day 21/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 20/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dear super amazing first boss, For Lent I decided I would leisurely stroll down memory lane, thanking people who played a role in my life, big or small. Tonight I am grappling for the right words because I feel like I owe you so many more thanks than I could possibly articulate on so little … Continue reading day 20/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 19/40: #4oshoutouts40days
I didn't set out to be a high school tutor. Initially I offered to help a friend's little brother with his algebra and it all spiraled beautifully out of control after that. Never underestimate the power of word-of-mouth marketing in a town with one high school. At my busiest I seem to recall having seventeen … Continue reading day 19/40: #4oshoutouts40days
day 18/40: #40shoutouts40days
"Elissa, we need to talk." I ran frenzied circles around my manager. She was the eye of the storm standing tall and calm. I was spinning about trying to get my shit together and start work on time. "Elissa, we need to talk. You're late again." "Sorry - you're right. I'm so sorry. I was … Continue reading day 18/40: #40shoutouts40days
day 17/20: #40shoutouts40days
This is the first of several shout-outs to people whom I've had the pleasure of working with over the years. After all, we spend one third of our waking life at work five days a week. I spent more time with my coworkers than I did with my husband before motherhood happened. I have chosen … Continue reading day 17/20: #40shoutouts40days
ELISSA JOY WATTS 