The day starts with three missed calls from 06:15 because it sleeps until I turn it on every morning. The guys have arrived early to set up.
A stage set for a real production. Some things, us amateurs can never bring to the table. Professionals…they’re worth every penny.
The dry run takes place just half hour before the curtains rise. The house isn’t full, but all the role players are there.
Lights. Camera. Action!
I don’t have a speech, and impromptu mode takes over. The crowd laughs. Infectious energy infiltrates. Next on the agenda is introduced. High fives are given. Panel of speakers wow the crowd.
The master of ceremony takes over. Everyone’s having fun. We all rise.
Paper airplanes glide across the stage, and the show comes to an end. Congratulations follow. Many pats on the back. Recognition of all the hard work by all behind the stage.
The skills developed up until this point:
- Going to see the problem first-hand. Understand what’s wrong.
- Taking over when required
- Working real time with fellow MBAs – put it on the screen
- Talent show with fellow MBAs during the first two weeks of the program
- Toastmasters
- Practicing public speaking
- Focusing on being the host, or the toastmaster
- Working in teams and trusting others to deliver their individual parts
Once again, I’m reminded… we don’t need more time. We need more of one another.