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Greetings!
Medevial music describes green as the color of love.
While there is much history behind the color green in
different eras, I identify with green as the color of
hope and renewal. With St. Patrick’s Day on the
17th, may you continue re-inventing yourself and
your business.
“May good luck be with you wherever you go and
your blessings outnumber the shamrocks you grow!”
All the best,
Lisa Marie Platske, President
Upside Thinking
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| Thoughts on the Upside |
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"What you do speaks so loudly that I
cannot hear what you say."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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| Lisa Marie's Leadership Lessons Learned |
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If your feeling like a strong cup of coffee and a good
book, try The Tipping Point by
Malcolm Gladwell.
If you're in the mood for popcorn and a
movie, try The Quiet Man - This 1951
movie was filmed in Cong, County Mayo and was
directed by John Ford.
And, if you're feeling the luck of the Irish, answer
our February
trivia
question, "Which society, also called the
Quakers, was at the forefront of relief for the Irish
Potato famine of 1845-1849?" A prize will
be awarded to the 1st person who e-mails the
correct answer to us!
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| About the Upside |
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As the President and CEO of Upside Thinking, Ms.
Lisa Marie Platske brings enthusiasm and passion to
her work every day. Committed to transforming
organizations through individual development, Ms.
Platske believes lasting success in organizations
comes from recognizing that people have intrinsic
value and deserve respect, regardless of where they
are in the organizational chart. Our leadership
coaching & training programs work with individuals to
increase their leadership ability, sphere of influence
and profits.
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The Luck of the Irish |
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For most of my life, I looked forward to two things
happening every March – college basketball (i.e.
March Madness) and Saint Patrick’s Day. As I
explained in my last newsletter, my grandfather, John
Galgon, wanted grandsons and so my sister and I had
the privilege of watching every sport imaginable.
When it was time for the conference tournaments,
we all gathered around the television at 417 Ridge
Avenue to watch the action.
However, growing up with the last name “Palansky”,
you wouldn’t think St. Pat’s would bring a twinkle to
my eye and a jump to my step. And, yet, Saint
Patrick’s day was celebrated with great fanfare in
the Galgon household. Although my grandfather
didn’t have an ounce of Irish in him, he was an active
member in the Hogan’s, an Irish fraternal
organization. Anyone who’s ever been part of any
fraternal organization understands the power which
can be generated from the collective energy of many
individuals and their leadership.
Parades bring excitement and, as you can imagine,
the Hogan’s were the lifeblood of the annual Saint
Patrick’s day parade in Allentown, PA. Because my
grandparent’s house was at the end of the parade
route, on parade day, the door was left open and
100’s of people would meander in and out of 417
Ridge Avenue, not just for the green beer, but to
have a conversation with my grandfather. People
were drawn to him. He had an uncanny ability to
develop rapport with strangers and possessed a
genuine concern for every person he met.
Celebrating St. Pat’s Day yielded many life lessons for
me, specifically in business and leadership. Like all
great leaders, my grandfather’s influence had a
powerful effect on everyone he met. He created a
vision, built a team and brought out the best from
people, with little or no fanfare, earning him the
nickname “the quiet man”. While my grandfather
possessed many talents, he not only expected
excellence from those he called “friend” but from
himself. For as Ray Kroc said, “The quality of a
leader is reflected in the standards they set for
themselves.”
Did you know?
Kissed by thousands of people a year for over 500
years, the Blarney Stone, at Blarney castle, in
Blarney, Ireland, gives you the "gift of gab." If you
give it one kiss, you can talk a lot of "blarney" and
people will still believe you! However, you’ll need to
lie on your back and s-t-r-e-t-c-h way down to
reach the stone.
Find out more....
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