GAP

It is the holiday season in the U.S., what are you thankful for? What went right this year? When did you grow this year? Where do you grow in 2018? Before we plan too much, I would like to stop and assess.

My favorite easy tool is called GAP. Here is the tool and how to use it.

G ------> What am I grateful for?

A ------> Who do I appreciate?

P------> What am I proud of?

I turned 50 this year and it has been a reflection year. A few things I am grateful for are –

A loving family

My health

Healthy parents

Next, I think about who I appreciate. The first is my wife and co-owner of our business. Beth is the calming presence I need to stay tethered to reality. I also appreciate the amazing leaders and organizations that I am bless to work with. I also appreciate the Voltage Team and how they have grown.

Finally, I reflect on what I am proud of. It was great to be recognized by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) as a Regional Connector. I also appreciate the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce for recognizing Voltage LC as a Small Business of the Year in the Business to Business Category. As important as these achievements were, I am most proud of my family. I love the life that Beth and our four kids have created. It is a fun, crazy, and joyful life.

Okay, now it is your turn. Take a moment to think out your GAP analysis. Next, go celebrate the people that you recognize as having an impact on your life. I do this daily as a wrap-up in the day. Quarterly, I try to do this as a deeper dive.

I hope you had a great holiday season and thank you for being in our lives! Have a great 2019!