Treasure Chest

"People are an unbelievable treasure chest of opportunity. It just takes you picking the lock, lifting the lid and looking at what's inside."

Steve Harper
(This Steve Harper for my Canadian Friends)

My mantra. My vision. My true perception of the world and the people who are in it.

We often miss so many opportunities because we believe the person who crosses our path is simply in our way. Do you ever stop to think that perhaps the person was placed there at exactly that time for a reason?

What amazing opportunities could you discover if you just stopped and noticed? Might it be friendship? Might it be a professional reward? Might it be the winning lottery ticket to your personal and professional success? Might it be your true love?

Might...Might....Might....Might..... What a sad word eh?

People come into our lives for a reason, I truly believe that!

Who are we to judge why?

My challenge to you is to not miss the opportunities to open that treasure chest and look at what's inside when and if they are presented to you. The rewards that you find may very well be your own. The rewards you give very well may be your purpose for being here.

Make a Difference. Start To Ripple!

Ripple On My Friends and Go Pick Some Locks!

Steve Harper

THE AHRMA RIPPLE

This past Thursday night I was fortunate to be the keynote presenter and facilitate a modified version of my 8 Minute Ripple at the Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) annual conference. I was both honored and humbled to have such an opportunity, especially considering I was the kick off event! The organization and all of its conference volunteers and helpers treated me and my Ripple helpers, Asha Prasad and Prince Rahman very, very well. I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome and appreciated!

Despite a couple of unique obstacles, like a mic failure and some back of the room distractions, both my presentation and the "ripple networking" went extremely well. I met many, many amazing human resource professionals and their feedback was amazing.

It is truly rewarding to know that the concepts and ideas that were once merely contained within this small brain of mine are finally coming out and being responded to in such a positive manner. It truly is amazing to see the positive ripples that are coming from these ideas that mean the world to me and have played such a vital part in my success.

The positive energy and the amazing feedback and the many thank you’s I have received since last Thursday night fires me up and simply makes me long to do more and more presentations to groups, conferences and anyone who will listen! :-)

Thanks again to my two wonderful helpers, Asha and Prince whom without their vital involvement the presentation and overall event would not have been nearly as successful. You both are the best!

Until next time.....

Ripple On!

Steve Harper