I'm not in Kansas anymore ...
It was Friday night. Dark. Raining. I was in the car with my sister heading to a movie. Suddenly we heard a noise that sounded like a loud airplane (which actually wasn't that unusual since we were driving near an airforce base). What was unusual? The noise got louder and louder as I hit the gas. Uh oh.
We pulled off at the nearest exit and the closest parking lot ... which just happened to be a casino (not exactly the place I'd most like to be stranded!). My back tire was steaming and completely flat. And neither of us independent women have ever changed a tire ... it was time for a lesson in humility.
As we fumbled around for my spare tire, jack and the users' manual for my car, a good Samaritan approached and offered to help.
I've never been one of those "damsel in distress" types--but it was sure nice to be rescued. So this post is a celebration of a few of my everyday heroes ... including a kind stranger at the casino ... wherever you are:
It was Friday night. Dark. Raining. I was in the car with my sister heading to a movie. Suddenly we heard a noise that sounded like a loud airplane (which actually wasn't that unusual since we were driving near an airforce base). What was unusual? The noise got louder and louder as I hit the gas. Uh oh.
We pulled off at the nearest exit and the closest parking lot ... which just happened to be a casino (not exactly the place I'd most like to be stranded!). My back tire was steaming and completely flat. And neither of us independent women have ever changed a tire ... it was time for a lesson in humility.
As we fumbled around for my spare tire, jack and the users' manual for my car, a good Samaritan approached and offered to help.
I've never been one of those "damsel in distress" types--but it was sure nice to be rescued. So this post is a celebration of a few of my everyday heroes ... including a kind stranger at the casino ... wherever you are:
1. Captain Elevator - These are people who hold the door for you when you're running late, push the buttons you need when your hands are full or make you laugh on Monday morning when you're tired.
2. Super (Dependable) Man - Cheers to the people you can always count on--to do a good job, keep their promises or make you smile.
3. Wonderful Road Warriors - Thanks to people who drive (at least) the speed limit, let you switch lanes or take a parking spot first when you both get close at the same time.
4. Ms. Marvelous Smile - Kudos to the guys and girls who greet you with kindness--the people who smile, make eye contact, or nod to acknowledge your existence. If they've met you before, they remember your name and make you feel valued as part of a conversation--or introduce you to others.
5. Terrific Team Players - I love being part of teams where everyone helps each other--where you can go to one another for advice or help ... or team members will step in and help you when it's not required. I've had a team member notice I'm busy and offer to help with a project. I've also had someone offer to book my business travel or help with an expense report--even when they don't directly report to me.
2. Super (Dependable) Man - Cheers to the people you can always count on--to do a good job, keep their promises or make you smile.
3. Wonderful Road Warriors - Thanks to people who drive (at least) the speed limit, let you switch lanes or take a parking spot first when you both get close at the same time.
4. Ms. Marvelous Smile - Kudos to the guys and girls who greet you with kindness--the people who smile, make eye contact, or nod to acknowledge your existence. If they've met you before, they remember your name and make you feel valued as part of a conversation--or introduce you to others.
5. Terrific Team Players - I love being part of teams where everyone helps each other--where you can go to one another for advice or help ... or team members will step in and help you when it's not required. I've had a team member notice I'm busy and offer to help with a project. I've also had someone offer to book my business travel or help with an expense report--even when they don't directly report to me.
What about you? Who are some of your everyday heroes?
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