Happy Valentine's Day

This is something I received in my email today and thought it was good enough to share...

"The meaning of love is not to be confused with some sentimental outpouring. Love is something much deeper than emotional bosh."

Martin Luther King, Jr.
American civil rights leader

Hi, Everyone. Real love is difficult. I realize it shouldn't be but I think most of us agree that it's challenging to Love Your People on a consistent basis. And when I say "Your People" I mean those people who are important to you. Not just your family and friends but also the people you work with and for (colleagues, customers, clients, partners).

Love belongs in the workplace. Real love.

Love is getting out of the way of ourselves (Be No Ego) and making good things happen for other people. It's giving others the support and the breaks we wish they'd give us... golden rule stuff.

It's simple and it's the solution to everything. But it's fragile.

One little slip (a look, a statement) or one little missed opportunity (to encourage, to thank, to apologize, to forgive) and we get in the way of everything. I call those 1-second opportunities... 1-second opportunities that can change everything... one way or the other.

For me, it's keeping that "give others the support and the breaks I wish they'd give me" thought top-of-mind that helps most. It's simple and holds me accountable... regardless of the situation.

Remember... This whole thing is a joint effort – a joint effort between people.

Sam Parker (co-founder of GiveMore.com)
Sparker@GiveMore.com