It’s no wonder I am the way I am.
I was a Daddy’s Girl!
My dad was a marketing genius.
- He worked for Ford Tractor and did international marketing for them.
- He loved what he did.
- And decided to train me in his passion.
Dad taught me marketing as a second language.
- As soon as I could read and write, we played a copywriting game.
- We sent letters to corporate executives asking them for what we wanted.
- We competed for results.
My dad coached me through identifying hot buttons for my targeted executive.
- And very clearly asking for what I want.
- When I was around nine years old, I got my dog food for the rest of her life.
I was SHOCKED to learn in 6th grade that other little girls didn’t play writing games with their dads, too!
My dad sparked a passion in me that is still strong today.
Last week, I attended the retreat for the Chamber’s A2Y Leadership Program – which I’m participating in this year.
We did the CliftonStrengths test and the results were a focus for the two days.
THREE of my top five strengths were in the Influencing theme!
- Only 15% of people have even one Influencing strength in their top five strengths list.
- Thanks, Dad!
Today is my dad’s birthday.
- He’s been gone since 2013.
- I still write marketing copy competing with him – in my head and heart.
Makes me think of people who want to build their confidence and networking skills…what strengths do you already have?