BT

We love inspiration days. We schedule them often throughout the year as a reminder of inspirations importance within our individual and shared journeys of potential. They're designed to be all around purposefully deepening connection. To self. Others. And the world around us. And of course, they're about getting playful and having a lot of fun as well.

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar

Our August adventure was just over a week ago. We were met with beautiful winter sun. Incredible views. Awesome company. And really importantly, deep and meaningful conversations. I love being able to learn more about the people we share this journey with. And it was something that one person shared early on during the day that really got under my skin.

"We Are Better Together ... We can't lift heavy weight by ourselves or solve complex problems by ourselves, but together we are remarkable." - Simon Sinek

We say often to participants that leadership is a shared endeavour, not a solo sport. It's a theme we strive to embody each and every day, allowing it to guide our thoughts, words, and actions. So when I heard about this particular mantra that these two sisters identified long ago as being important to them and share, I was immediately moved. BT (Better Together) is just perfect. And the best part is it's not just words to them, they live it as well.

“A single arrow is easily broken, but not 10 in a bundle.” - Japanese Proverb

It was incredible to listen to a series of stories that illustrated how BT has positively impacted their lives. Connection really is the glue that holds our humanness together, and here was an inspiring example of that playing out. We all navigate a multitude of successes and challenges over the years, and I was immediately filled with gratitude for all those who remember and practice, 'We rise by lifting others' - Robert Ingersoll. But the fits of laughter that came next, I wasn't really prepared for that at all.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

As the two sisters creatively brainstormed one day how they could commemorate BT, they discovered a potential snag to one of their ideas. Matching BT tattoos were being thrown around as a goer, with the buttocks a possible location. 'Oh no', came the cry as an important remembering occurred, 'that's dad's initials!' Their shock long ago became our shared laughter today, and our latest inspiration day was off to a roaring start. Life definitely is 'Better Together'.

"The power of one, if fearless and focused, is formidable, but the power of many working together is better." - Gloria Macapagal Arroyo