Not Just a Desk
But; “Da Desk”
When deciding to buy a new condo I figured that it was time to get the desk I never had. I found it at INspiration, where I played a role in their success for many years. I have had many desks in my time, but now it was time for the biggest and best one yet; my dream desk.
“Da Fit”
After buying it I had a nightmare one night about the delivery. They were unable to get it into my office. I woke up, went up to the office and taped off the dimensions. I thought, “Yeah, it’s going to fit, but how will they ever get it in here?” I didn’t rest easy for the next week.
“Da Delivery”
When the truck pulled up on “delivery day” I was there to meet it, eager to see how it looked in the truck.
“Da Guys”
When I saw Malcolm and Darrell start to unload I was relieved to see that it was all in small containers, and I thought, “OMG, this is going to be quite a job.” Then Malcolm reminded me of one early Sunday morning when I was booked to do a Teamwork Success Rally for the warehouse staff; not my usual audience. Malcolm said, “When I was told to go to a meeting on Sunday, I wasn’t very happy about it. I didn’t want to go. But, by the time you finished talking, I felt like going out and making deliveries.” I don’t think I have ever had a more moving compliment. I got goose bumps. He then said, “And we are here today to deliver your desk in a spirit of harmony” and he reminded me that this was my message to them that Sunday morning. He said, “That’s been my attitude every since.” Wow; more goose bumps.
“Da Assembly”
Next I watched as these two guys worked tirelessly, and in harmony to turn the boxes into my dream desk.
“Da Tip”
When they finished, I was really impressed and asked, “Do both of you guys own a flat screen plasma TV?” Malcolm said, “I do.” Darrell said, “I don’t.” I said, “Then take this one home and enjoy it” and added a cash tip as well.
“Da Feeling”
We have three people bidding to buy that extra TV, but no way would some money in my hand make me feel as good as that TV going home with Darrell did. This whole experience makes me want to go buy more furniture just to see these guys deliver it.
“Da View”
Now the challenge will be focusing on my work rather than the view out the window.
August 21st, 2010 at 7:03 pm
Aloha Ron,
I am thrilled to read this saga of how one gives the message, it is received, it is
internalized and then comes back not to bite you but to compliment you…
On top of that the cream is that you continue to give and the giving is part of the karma of life.
You are an INSPIRATION and they work for a company named…INSPIRATION.
How you figga?
mahalo,
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August 21st, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Aloha back Patty and Mahalo for the kind words.
Everyone remember that you can’t give away anything in this life, as it all comes back multiplied. So in reality, “giving” is the most selfish act you can perform.
August 22nd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
that is such a cool story. reminds me of video taping for you the very first time. i really enjoyed taping your event, and soon internalized everything you said, put a lot of it into action, found that it worked just as you said it would, and thought- “i got paid to do this?” It was the best video project i ever had the opportunity to perform, and that is an understatement.
Thanks for that experience Ron. this message was intended to compliment you and add to your goose bumps. Aloha, john rogers, a video solution honolulu
August 22nd, 2010 at 11:26 pm
What a great story!
I’m reminded of a day waaaay back in the 80’s. I was a new manager and had just flew from Maui to Honolulu for a meeting. When I walked into your office, my jaw fell must have fell on the ground, astonished by how beautiful your desk was and how awesome the view out the window. I was so intimidated by it all! I don’t remember what I said but I’ll never forget what you said. You looked up from your papers, smiled and simply said “we’re just people.”
I never forgot that and those words have served me ever since. I learned to never let what something or someone “looks like” prejudge my actions in sales…or in life!
Ron, the view and the desk are NOTHING without the man behind it.
Enjoy!!!