Comments on: Leadership Brentwood Retreat Reflections

By: Greg Sample

Greg Sample — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:56:57 +0000

Maurilio – very cool that you're doing LB this year. I was in Leadership Rutherford about five yrs ago and still think it's one of the best things I've ever done. Can't wait to see more updates following your monthly meetings to get your thoughts on what you learn/see/do in class. Enjoy!

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:38:14 +0000

@Anna, chiggers for you as well? I finally got ChigaRid at Wallgreens. I'm thinking another day and the settlement will be eradicated.

By: Anna Stotts

Anna Stotts — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:20:21 +0000

M.A.- I realize that today is Wednesday, and you posted this Monday. Is it too late to respond? Nah! I must say there were a few times I looked around the room and said, "How did I end up here?" Meaning: I was in the midst of some pretty incredible people, and I felt truly honored that I was chosen to be in their presence. Yes, David F. I feel a group hug coming on! To sum up..great weekend, looking forward to the months ahead, and looking forward to getting rid of MY chigger bites!

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:17:10 +0000

@Steve F thanks for the help with the synonyms even though the word "unnatural" gives me pause. @Greg thank you for your insight as well; however, I must confess that using the words "bump" and "9 months" in the same sentence elicited a pregnant pause from me.

By: Greg Lemon

Greg Lemon — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:02:34 +0000

Well put Maurilio! I couldn't agree more… terrific team of 15 and terrific opportunity to serve our wonderful community. I feel honored to be in a class with so much talent. Absent the bumps and bruises, I think this past weekend taught us all something new about ourselves as well as working with others. Looking forward to the next 9 months!–Greg

By: David F

David F — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:12:02 +0000

The 15 participants far exceeded high expectations. Everyone was open, willing, fun, and enthusiastic. I didn't mention it during our final wrap-up (for fear of a breakaway group hug), but it felt like the end of a good party that one is sad to leave. Sign me up for the campaign to eliminate "Thinking Outside the Box" as a common business phrase. I recently watched a great surfing documentary "Bustin' Down the Door." that very coolly demonstrated "unconventional" thinking. Since we wouldn't want to steal the movie title, maybe something like "Throwing the Furniture Out the Window" or "Burn Assumptions to the Ground" would better get the point across (the exercises would definitely be great fun). Here's a couple of my favorite "unconventional" synonyms: Bohemian, anomalous, freakish, heretical, hippie, irregular, kooky, unconstrained, unfashionable, unnatural, unofficial, unorthodox, unstudied, wacky, and way out. Let your imagination run wild and may you coin the next overused business term (and profit from the notoriety).Thanks again to all that attended. This is going to be a fun year and I truly look forward to seeing everyone soon.

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:37:47 +0000

@ Missy, Someone said that greatness start in one's mind, so based on that we're already the best class ever.Thinking about it, I believe I came up with that line.Seriously, thank you for all your work and patience even as you and Celeste feared for your lives during the Stranded exercise.

By: Maurilio Amorim

Maurilio Amorim — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:32:50 +0000

@Amy, I'm glad to hear you're mending. Yours are the battle scars that the group will carry from now on. I promise if elect, i will not let your sacrifice go in vain. Wait a second, wrong speech. Thanks for the kind words.

By: Melissa (Missy) Brad

Melissa (Missy) Brad — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:21:48 +0000

Thanks for your reflections Maurilio! It was my pleasure to help channel the great minds and power of this group. I have no doubt that you all have everything you need to be the best class…really…honest. You really DO have all you need to be uber successful AND to manifest that class statement!Missy

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:14:13 +0000

8. How did this make you feel? Upon reflection, would you choose different words to describe this experience? Thanks for sharing about our experience this weekend.