Cynthia D’Amour on Leadership and Life

   And going strong.

Lynn Morton tagged me for the Gen-X meme.

• Started by Maddie Grant.
• Asks if Gen-Xers have sold out.
• (Yes, I’m a Gen-Xer.)

When first out of college I was a certified job- hopper.

• I had something like 10 jobs in just a few years.
• Fit was more important than sticking around.
• (Drove my parents CRAZY!)

I’m still dancing to the tune in my head.

• Owning my business makes a big difference.
• I have more control over how I play.
• (And it’s fun to see if my staff can keep up.)

Sure I got my MBA a few years ago.

• It was fascinating to interact with those dedicated to big corporations.
• Like studying an alternative life form.
• Biggest lesson beyond biz stuff – I am on the right path for me.

I’m still working on saving the world.

• My Lazy Leader Road Show is training leaders to help transform America.
• We are making the Chapter Leaders Playground membership free.
• We are gifting high-quality leadership development to the world – and still making a living.

I’ve made a point to not sell out.

• I like playing with the alternative points of view.
• Unplugging on weekends when I don’t have to travel.
• Living large with bright, red hair.

What about you?

Makes me think of chapter leaders…does your chapter still have an edge – or has it sold out and become a bland, interchangeable cog of the association machine?

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