"We are all on journeys. The visionaries. The underdogs. The artists. The long shots. The homegrown heroes who make every day a little better."
Good Morning Folks,
The water cooler talk this morning at offices all across America is about the Oscars last night. Surely the discussion centers on what folks were wearing or the memorable moments.
But today I want to talk to you about something broader, something with parallels to what we aspire to here everyday at FSO: Spirit.
Oscar spirit is contagious –– it can spread to everyone who has a dream, a goal, and the will to change. While most will never compete on an Oscar race, let alone win a Gold Oscar, Oscar spirit can elevate and inspire people to make real and lasting changes in their own lives. Today, an enormous opportunity exists to reinvigorate that Oscar spirit and — through FSO — help it stand for something even bigger for FSO, our clients, their customers enterprises, our employees and the entire world.
During the Oscars last night movies were celebrated that tackled topics like PTSD, Alzheimer's, the suicide admission and ALS. As someone once said, everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about— a loved one at war, a sibling with a challenging medical issue, relationship issues and more. All of us carry this baggage to work yet soldier on. So be kind.
The Oscars tell a great story of overcoming adversity. Whether defying a parent's dream to pursue a career of passion, facing endless rejections and little recognition, but after years of hard work finally succeed and be recognized like J.K Simmons was last night. Or Julianne Moore nominated so many times yet told she could never win if Merrill Streep was her competition. Not so.
Also not so that America's once proud and celebrated Batman could just quietly fade into the sunset and accept a rumor that in Hollywood careers end at 40. Michael Keaton proved that wrong too last night. And as Common said in his eloquent speech after the heartfelt rendition of Glory (a highlight of the show for me)- we are all one humanity seeking common happiness and health.
Even the commercials reminded us that failure is often a requirement of success and being down and out is nothing but a state of mind. Here are two of my favorites.
Perfectly timed in tune with the Academy Awards, Cadillac rolls out a new set of commercials launching its “Dare Greatly” campaign. The first thing that may strike you about the commercials is the lack of, well, advertising going on; Cadillac intentionally left out physical vehicles from the piece. Instead, the Detroit-based luxury automaker plays up the idea of striving for greatness, piggybacking sentiments from a lecture Teddy Roosevelt delivered in 1910.
Next, for American Express, Mindy Kaling talks about her journey in her career as an actress in Hollywood and challenging the status quo. We are all on journeys. The visionaries. The underdogs. The artists. The long shots. The homegrown heroes who make every day a little better. Join us as we follow the stories that will inspire your journey.
For years, like the Oscars themselves, my brand has represented perfection. It has been synonymous with the best service and best people ever. To be part of a company where the employees LOVE what they do and the leaders CARE as much as they do, is such a blessing…we are VERY LUCKY to be a part of the FSO Family!
In delivering our Onsite Outsourcing Services, our people are the driving force in making the difference– it’s that twinkle in the eye, that skip in the step, that fire in the belly that makes our people different from any of our competitors .
We've built and grown his business with an emphasis on people – the hardworking, dedicated employees who care about doing a great job for our clients.
Know that I am personally invested and CARE about every person in our company. It is part of the personal touch that sets us a part in this industry and in business compared to most.
Believe in yourself, work hand and know that anything is possible and I will work as hard as you to ensure that all of your dreams come true.
You are all winners in my book. Shine on.
Have a GREAT Monday and a wonderful week!
Love Life!
Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer
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“I always strive to do better today than I did yesterday.”
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