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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮. You've heard me talk about it before. I love working at Circle Beverage above all else because of the team. Manufacturing is like a symphony. The diversity of skills and energy that comes together every day to make products (our music) is special. Not every day is Grammy-worthy, but the rough days are what prepare us for the good days. This photo was taken at the end of a recent "Company Day" at Circle. More to come on that in a future post. #manufacturing #copacking #beverageindustry

In continuing with my recap of the Wonderfront Festival in San Diego, I'd like to share a band that I "discovered". This got me thinking about how we open our minds or not. Some of you reading this will say, "Where have you been Alan?" Others will say, "I've never heard of them either." The band is Mt. Joy. I had never heard of them before. Apparently they are a pretty big deal. Ok..now I feel old lol. Kidding...ish. They were really cool and their fans sang the words to every song. It was compelling. I could have easily blown them off. Maybe gone to get food or walk along the bay. But I took the opportunity to discover something different. Discovery requires investment. At least the kind of discovery that makes us happy, grateful or even delighted and/or satisfied. We have to work really hard at times at Banding People Together to help people discover us. It's crazy. It's like we can solve or impact this "thing" that people say they want in a way they can't fathom. Getting them to slow down to intentionally discover us is no small feat. It's like people my age who complain that there are no "new good bands" but don't want to take the time to look or listen beyond a quick glance. When we slow ourselves down enough to discover, we often find things we are grateful for that have value. What's the last thing you discovered intentionally? I'd love to know. #leadership #personaldevelopment #teambuilding #powerofmusic

Why is everybody so invested in Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift? Do you find yourself rolling your eyes, yet also leaning in? We look for things that are joyful in times of fear. We are so desperate for happy news right now. So, it’s interesting to me that we are mesmerized by this new fairy tale budding romance.   I confess, I’m a Swiftie and have taken my daughters to two concerts. PLUS,  I’m a massive professional football fan! Sure, it’s providing a distraction from the news, but to me, it goes further. It offers us a bit of intrigue and the possibility that opposites do attract. Football fans and Swifties seem like entirely different audiences, but they are joined together in this shared moment of joy. WHY IT MATTERS >>> This is a cultural moment worth taking note of – not because of the celebrities, but because of our deep craving for joy and happiness which is hard to come by these days.    >>> Creating everyday moments and memories never goes out of style. They unexpectedly pop into our crazy lives, bringing us a respite of joy.    >>> For retailers and restaurant operators that can truly embrace joy with their employees and customers, they will be the WINNERS this holiday. People crave happiness and joy. Can you give them what they’re looking for? #popculture #swiftie #journeybacktojoy Marissa Solis Michael Tabary #NFL #Kelce Pat Dermody Ruby Newell-Legner

I'm sure that everyone knows someone who is graduating soon. This post by Cortney Harding is one surely one to share as it reveals the power in following the many and unique paths that a person has to take to find out who they are. Her description of either following or leading (or getting around a "roadblock") resonates today more than ever! #womenleadership #unique #curiosity #women #leadershipqualities https://lnkd.in/eTpqBcjw

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Don’t be that person at the company holiday party. A few tips: Cap your alcohol - an open bar isn’t the like-equivalent of Sizzler’s all-you-can-eat buffet. Don’t be the protagonist - you never want to be the main character in anyone’s story when reminiscing of past events. Be intentional - have the conversation and keep it moving. Don’t be a stage-5 clinger. Don’t talk shop - it’s the easiest trap. Get to know people beyond upcoming projects. Don’t be naive - people watch. People talk. Enjoy yourself but remember, it’s still a work event. #generalcounsel #ceo #business

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We shine brightest thanks to YOU! ✨ How has Dempsey, Weiss & Associates helped you? Share your stories and inspire others in the comments. #dempseyweisser #weprotectdreams #dempseyweiss #wedothat #yourinsurancespecialists #yourhealthinsurancespecialists #yourwineryinsurancespecialists #yourbusinessinsurancespecialists

Thanks to so many of you who have taken the time to wish me a happy anniversary. It's hard to believe I started Banding People Together 15 years ago. It's been a team effort for sure. So many great players in this band along the way. Hard not reflect on the journey. I think done right, we all have the opportunity to evolve ourselves and our business pursuits and visions. The work we do at Banding exists because I was NOT a good leader. I did NOT amplify other's voices and contributions. It started because I wanted to know why some bands made it while others didn't. That was the spark. We started as a team building exercise teaching people how to write songs at off sites. That wasn't enough for me. Then we developed behavioral instruments based on famous recording artists to help people really understand not just themselves but how their unique wiring impacts others along with mix moves to simplify behavioral complexity in a fun music-centric way. We even developed software for that. That wasn't enough. Then we developed a process for measuring soft skills with ways to improve and measure things like trust, productivity, agility and contribution. We've been fortunate to see those who were about to be exited from teams turn into absolute super stars. VERY proud of that. Now we do all of that but ultimately help leadership teams and all of those who roll up to those leaders, tune out the "Noise" that the great Daniel Kahneman writes about. We help them see beyond themselves and their biases to see the "same" thing so getting to the "right" thing is possible. I could have never imagined this level of impact or thought something like this up. It just happened. Maybe that's the real hook. We just have to let things evolve with intention. Thanks so much for all of your support and to the amazing, pinch me I must be dreaming orgs and brands we get to create "hits" with. Too many to name and for that I am grateful. #leadership #teambuilding #anniversarycelebration #gratitude