“Are you here or there?”
The question seemed simple enough. The originator was concerned with geography and location.
“We are glad you are here.”
A simple statement. An appropriate welcome to a meeting.
“When will we be there?”
One of the most common questions in (my) life.
Somewhat fixated on the original question, my mind kept bringing it forward.
“Are you here or there?”
Are we present in the moment or always looking for some other distant event?
“Are you here or there?”
Are we distracted when I should be focused on those people or events right in front of us?
“Are you here or there?”
Are we enjoying the ride or impatiently hoping the destination will come?
“Are you here or there?”
By focusing on this question, maybe we can become less distracted.
By focusing on this question, maybe we can be more present in the moment.
By focusing on this question, maybe we can remind ourselves of the journey.
“Are you here or there?”
The answer may just change the (your) world.
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Carl Weber, is the owner and founder of Carl Weber Consulting, a consulting group that helps businesses, non-profits, and individuals understand themselves, hire and manage well, and become great leaders. Carl worked in local government for more than ten years, as the Town Administrator of a few towns in NH. Once upon a time he was a search and rescue swimmer for the US Navy.
Carl holds Bachelors’ Degrees in Political Science & Community Development and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. Carl is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA) and Certified Professional Motivators Analyst (CPMA).
Carl regularly teaches on human factors and the relationship of behavior and leadership styles, as well as motivation, coaching, leadership challenges, and failing as a leader. His passion is to help leaders in their lifelong journey to finish well, to combat and work with their inner voice, and to live a meaningful story worth reading.
Carl lives in Southern New Hampshire with his wife Amanda and together they are raising a small tribe of four young (somewhat crazy) women with the goal of unleashing them on the world to change it for the better.
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