Gratitudinous: Episode 21—Kevin Nelson [Emanate grace and composure, even when things gets sticky]

Gratitudinous: Episode 22—You

In this gratitudeo, I express my gratitude to you, friends and colleagues, who have joined me on this journey. While there are many more people to whom I am thankful, we’ll save those gratitudeos for another season.  For now, let’s review this season’s takeaways: * Lean on your network * Have passion for your craft * Maintain focus on your goal * Commit to continuous improvement * Bring joy with you, everywhere * Be likable, or surround yourself with likable people * Go forth and chase your dreams * Tap into the power of empathy  * Get in on the ground floor * Find your advocate(s), champion(s), and mentor(s) * Understand the importance of the human connection * Embrace the struggle * Give a novice a chance * Find your insider, ally, or guide * Teaching enlightens more than learning * Be more than a sounding board or opinion-giver * Turn rejection into motivation * Carve out the niche where you are the best * Be genuinely curious * See beyond the humble first step * Emanate grace and composure, even when things gets sticky --- Gratitudinous is a program that’s here to say thank you to the people that have brought me, Alexander Kotler, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, greater meaning throughout my career. Each gratitudeo features a learning or takeaway that I gained as a result of my featured person and our interaction. --- Alchemunity galvanizes people and products to help them reach higher potential. Through our proven process, fast-moving organizations can bring greater meaning to the customer experience while reducing the risk of churn. For more information, please visit ⁠ [http://www.alchemunity.us]http://www.alchemunity.us⁠ [about:blank].

Gratitudinous: Episode 21—Kevin Nelson [Emanate grace and composure, even when things gets sticky]

In this gratitudeo, I express my gratitude to Kevin Nelson, the CEO at Aetna Better Health of New York, my former supervisor at the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, and a man who showed me the personification of grace.  Takeaway: Emanate grace and composure, even when things gets sticky --- Gratitudinous is a program that’s here to say thank you to the people that have brought me, Alexander Kotler, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, greater meaning throughout my career. Each gratitudeo features a learning or takeaway that I gained as a result of my featured person and our interaction. --- Alchemunity galvanizes people and products to help them reach higher potential. Through our proven process, fast-moving organizations can bring greater meaning to the customer experience while reducing the risk of churn. For more information, please visit ⁠ [http://www.alchemunity.us]http://www.alchemunity.us⁠ [about:blank].

Gratitudinous: Episode 20—Rene Leal [See beyond the humble first step]

In this gratitudeo, I express my gratitude to Rene Leal, the Director of Properties, Leagues Cup, for Major League Soccer, but also Football Partnerships’ intern more than 15 years ago.  Since assuming that humble role, Rene has gone on to enjoy success with numerous marketing agencies before landing back in New York City. Takeaway: See beyond the humble first step --- Gratitudinous is a program that’s here to say thank you to the people that have brought me, Alexander Kotler, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, greater meaning throughout my career. Each gratitudeo features a learning or takeaway that I gained as a result of my featured person and our interaction. --- Alchemunity galvanizes people and products to help them reach higher potential. Through our proven process, fast-moving organizations can bring greater meaning to the customer experience while reducing the risk of churn. For more information, please visit ⁠ [http://www.alchemunity.us]http://www.alchemunity.us⁠ [about:blank].

Gratitudinous: Episode 19—Jason Sheftell [Be genuinely curious]

In this gratitudeo, I express my gratitude to the late Jason Sheftell, a writer and curious person who engaged people in conversation, even if they were standoff-ish. This made him an incredibly valuable storyteller and journalist, as well as a dear friend.  Takeaway: Be genuinely curious --- Gratitudinous is a program that’s here to say thank you to the people that have brought me, Alexander Kotler, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, greater meaning throughout my career. Each gratitudeo features a learning or takeaway that I gained as a result of my featured person and our interaction. --- Alchemunity galvanizes people and products to help them reach higher potential. Through our proven process, fast-moving organizations can bring greater meaning to the customer experience while reducing the risk of churn. For more information, please visit ⁠ [http://www.alchemunity.us]http://www.alchemunity.us⁠ [about:blank].

Gratitudinous: Episode 18—Stephen Constantine [Carve out the niche where you are the best]

In this gratitudeo, I express my gratitude to Stephen Constantine, one of the world’s elite soccer coaches and someone with an elite resume…that you might not have ever heard of.  More than 15 years ago, I interviewed Stephen and he graciously accepted my invitation to speak. Do you know the first question I asked him? Check out this episode to find out, and to understand what I learned from the experience.  Takeaway: Carve out the niche where you are the best --- Gratitudinous is a program that’s here to say thank you to the people that have brought me, Alexander Kotler, knowledge, understanding, and most importantly, greater meaning throughout my career. Each gratitudeo features a learning or takeaway that I gained as a result of my featured person and our interaction. --- Alchemunity galvanizes people and products to help them reach higher potential. Through our proven process, fast-moving organizations can bring greater meaning to the customer experience while reducing the risk of churn. For more information, please visit ⁠ [http://www.alchemunity.us]http://www.alchemunity.us⁠ [about:blank].