President's Corner

Stacy Beck

She has been a friend to many, and a great example of service in our community.  And lastly, Ed Jeffery will be moving his business to his home and no longer volunteering his time to help with the Chamber finances.  We were able to present him with a plaque at our May Board Meeting with gratitude for his countless hours of service in behalf of the Chamber.

Last month my book recommendation was ‘HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE’ by Dale Carnegie.  Chapter 2 reminds us that everybody likes a compliment.  William James said: “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.”  He didn’t speak, mind you, of the ‘wish’ or the ‘desire’ or the ‘longing’ to be appreciated.  He said the ‘craving’ to be appreciated.  We all want the feeling of being appreciated.  Look at the way you manage your team, run your business, or communicate with others in our community.  I challenge you to give sincere and honest appreciation.

This month I recommend ‘ASPIRE’ by Kevin Hall.  Make sure you have a pen or highlighter out while reading; it’s definitely one you will want to reference in the future!