NMA...The Leadership Development Organization                                                                         March 2009

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President's Message
Dear BSCLA Members - I would like to talk to you about Success.  I have a Success bookmark that I use to guide whether or not I’m a Loser or Winner.  We all have those inner and outer thoughts that guide actions that sometimes impede on us being the best leaders that we know we can be. Please remember that you don’t have to sit on a top floor, nor in a corner office or an office to have influence. No matter where you sit within an organizational chart, YOU have the power to control your success by reacting to what a WINNER says, and not what a LOSER says. Below you will find the outline of the bookmark, and I know that BSCLA members are all WINNERS!

 

The Winner Says

Why?
I’ll find out!
I’ll give it my best shot!
I’ll be glad to!
Let’s give it a try.
Let’s make it better!
Let’s take the chance.
Flexibility is our strong point!
How can I help?
Time flies so quickly here!
We’re not bound by our past.
Let me explain it this way.
Now I can learn something new!
Anything’s
possible!
Think of the possibilities!

The Loser Says

Why not?
I don’t know?
It’s too difficult.
Do I have to?
That will never work!
This will have to do.
It’s too risky!
We hadn’t planned for that.
It’s not my job!
Is it time to go yet?
We’ve never done it that way.
You don’t understand.
I’m not cut out for this.
It’s impossible!
It isn’t worth my time.

 Success

I’m still sincerely enthusiastic about the future of BSCLA and providing you with the necessary tools and services that are essential for your continued success in our changing environment. We just celebrated our 45th year of successful networking, communication, greater understanding, and team-building among all employees. BSCLA is calling out to you as members to come out and support the monthly meetings along with the various civic and professional development activities that will be provided to you this year. Please remember that BSCLA is only as successful as our membership force allows us to be.

Is it worth your time, YES…Think of ALL the possibilities that can be derived from your attendance!

Thank you,

Shirley Jenkins
2009 BSCLA President