John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power.  I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

 

November 19, 2012 - Issue 200   

 

Celebrating Your Harvest

 

  
Dear ,

 

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HARVEST DEFINED 

 harvest |ˈhärvist|: (noun) the process or period of gathering in crops, the season's yield or crop.

 

THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING

In 1863 the U.S. was embattled in the civil war. There was horrible bloodshed and division within the country and within many families. With this backdrop, President Lincoln issued a Proclamation for a national day of THANKSGIVING. He had the courage to ask Americans to celebrate a Harvest festival. So, despite any challenges facing any of us, we're still called on Thanksgiving Day to express gratitude.

 

 

EXERCISE 

I invite you to reflect on your year's HARVEST.

  1. What has your harvest yielded this year within yourself, your family, your career, or in other ways?
  2. Please list three things for which you are thankful.
  3. I recommend you express this gratitude at your Thanksgiving table. For some this might be a new ritual or it may feel uncomfortable. Go for it!

I really want to hear your experience of doing this exercise. Thank you

 

 

 

 

 
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"I invite my fellow-citizens and every part of United States, and also those who are at sea, and those who are souljourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday in November as a day of thanksgiving and prayer..."

 

-Abraham Lincoln-from the 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation

JOHN'S BIO
John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate  areas.  In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters.  He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement.  John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting.  He is also a life coach.

                   **John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**

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