For fear your grace should fall.
—David Bowie
In sound economic models, people add value and there is a
direct benefit. Corresponding reward usually is proportionate
to what is provided. Problems arise when people steal reward
through power. In the public sector, it’s an easy place to infiltrate a
hierarchy and force reward without giving adequate return, which
is why if possible, I have little to do with politicians.
However in the past, when asked to share my expertise with
a governor, I dutifully accepted. First, because I believe success
is not when you can command services from others, but when
you can render service unselfishly. Second, my background
was quintessential for turning the tide during that problematic
economic period.
My goal was to add tangible improvement for all citizens. The
task was not as simple. I needed to gather twelve visionary business
leaders who could craft comprehensive strategies that would
advance job creation, attract new businesses, and add economic
diversity to the state.
As in all daunting initiatives ego and power came into play.
Yet, below the surface I discovered a more beautiful story of
humility, discipline, and self-validation. It came by way of a female
executive in a group dominated by men. Her name was Jane and she far exceeded my greatest expectations.
You too can use Secret Success Standards from Jane’s life story like the ones below as stepping-stones to your own accomplishments:
- Be willing to reach outside of your comfort zone to achieve
the next level. It requires reframing situations to manage
anxiety and fear by putting priorities in place.
- Never consider victimhood as an option, no matter what.
Regard adversity as a challenge that manifests new options
as you maintain focus, poise, and courage in daily living.
- Trust in the world around you in which everything has
a purpose and a connection. Go with the flow. Listen to
yourself and to what’s around you. What you hear will guide you on your path
Reawakening AN AMERICAN DREAM
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Author and Journalist Kevin Palmer – SMA Institute
Kevin Palmer Terminated From First base on over throw, worked his way up in Wall Street biggest firms. After learning everything he could from them, teamed up with other executives to advise smaller firms. Kept his license with a corporate client, to day trade…a bad idea (story for another time or book) …but that addiction inspired his Behavioral Finance firm, sMa Institute which did groundbreaking research still used today in investment policies at some Wall Street firms.
