This quotation came to mind while I was in front of a workshop of Bright Young Things in Sydney this week.
Entitled "A Career, not just a Job", the workshop is an annual event at which I have presented since it was first run in 1999. Organised by the Australasian Mutuals Institute, the professional development body of the credit union and building society industry, the workshop is for those individuals with only a short time in the industry, but whose managers have recognised their talent and ability and see a bright future for them - people who can and will make a real contribution.
What a joy it was to participate with these talented and articulate people. Listening to their opinions, discussing their jobs, their employers and the issues surrounding their career development exposed us all to passion, commitment that augurs well for this "5th pillar" in the financial services market in Australia.
Their attentiveness and respect for those industry representatives who accepted invitations to share their inspiring work histories demonstrated the calbre of people who will be the next generation of leaders: worthy successors to the generation that they had just been listening to.
They finished the day not only fired up (as happens at most workshops), but with a commitment to a personal action plan for the next 30/60/90 days.
Did they have a great day? You bet. But these are people of substance. They came away with things to do, and I have no doubt that they will get done.
Harry
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