Great Stories last forever ... CLEAN THE ATTIC

Recently I was talking to some colleagues about purging my garage of all the the toys and lifesize playhouse, barbie cars and "stuff" I wanted out to make way for something I havent had in a while - SPACE. A less fortunate gentleman who had been handing out fliers offering painting services happened to pass by and to his surprise and delight the treasures were on the sidewalk waiting for local pick up. He shrieked with excitement - called his wife to come by with the minivan and started filling it up. I walked outside to run an errand and very shly with humility they asked me if I minded. "Our children have never had such things"... DO I MIND? Come inside my garage and help yourself! I love the fact that these toys will have another life with children who will be overjoyed and appreciative. It was a happy day for all of us - A GIFT FOR ALL OF US. When I was finished telling the story to my colleague - she immediately thought back to Keith Ferrazzi's speech at a previous CUSTOMERs 1St NACCM Conference - where he referred to a similar experience - only he was the overjoyed one - the recipient. The gifts that changed his life. When you're exposed to so many great stories there are a sacred few that hold a special place in your heart and in your mind and change you personally AND professionally for the better. You can always count on NACCM Customers 1st for that. This year's line up is equally as powerful - and challenges you in so many ways yet motivates and inspires you to achieve more. I'm excited to see the momentum has really picked up too - as more and more companies are recognizing the need to celebrate the future by embracing change and taking control by sending teams. www.iirusa.com/naccm. I cant wait for November to be moved again.