Penguins, Perilous Journeys & Presidents

  Okay so you thought I dropped off the face of the earth.  Not really but close enough, as  Barry and I indeed rounded the tip of South America this month---once a perilous voyage for explorers and home to "March of the Penguins".   First Trivia Question: Can you tell me the significance of the one earing worn by pirates? 

Well according to legend, it's a right only earned,  if you have successfully rounded Cape Horn.  Since I did so and without  "HUA" excessive sea sickness, expect me to be wearing my new "aargh" accessory at the Leadership Workshop I'm conducting for for the Creative Problem Solving Institute in Atlanta (June 21st and 22nd)

   Now that I'm back in my home office,  I will be journaling about my learning discoveries  while teaching this past month From South America to California.  While I had a vigorous teaching schedule of 6 lectures that included "Wine Tasting and Relationships" and "Tango and Communications" there was still time to enjoy the breathtaking glaciers and wildlife.  I must admit after  14 days of cruise ship dining, it was hard to tell the Elephant Seals from Passengers but hey, that's what diets are for. Aargh!

      It was then back to Costa Rica  for a quick turnaround and off to a Dude Ranch in California frequented by the Hollywood Who's Who.  There I facilitated a 2 day Retreat for the YPO (Young President's Organization).  Stay tuned for learning how top CEO's of this fabulous international organization, embarked on their own journey to stay on top of their corporate game and how you can also use the practices of "Tribal Chiefs" with your Business Team.   Remember in the Journey from Now to WOW!TM there can be rough waters at times, but if you work it right, your might earn that earring!

     I'll close with a note about my absolute awe as we communed with the penguins on Magdallenas Island. One romantic pair that was close enough to touch  is pictured above.   There were thousands of penguins,  each paired off  with their "Mate for Life" in intimate caves of their own design. Yes, you could see  rare groupings of  adolescents, widows and orphans but two was the the most prominent number in the neighborhood.

The symphonic but unique sound of the thousands of penguins will forever remain with me.  You know when I talk about businesses and individuals finding an authentic voice, and being heard above the crowd, those penguins have it down!

You see, penguin couples are separated for months to find food and care for their young "Happy Feet"  yet manage to return and find each other amidst the  sea of black and white after months apart.  They do this amazing "feat" not through "Happy Feet", though I loved the movie, but recognition of each other's  unique and distinctive bird call.

Thought for the Day:  What is your Company's Unique Bird Call? and how is your company distinguished from a sea of competitors and advertising messages.  If you sound just like them, how will they ever be able to find you?

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