Kathleen Quinn Votaw //September 20, 2013//
What is it about decades that make people reflect on the past and ponder the future? Although I can’t answer the question, I find myself in that space.
This September, I reach the 10-year mark as founder and leader of my company. When I think about what I’ve learned over these years, I realize that it’s no accident that we’re in the business of connecting people, because all of the lessons I have to share are on the human side. Based on my experience, if you take care of the people first, financial success will inevitably follow.
My 10th anniversary lessons
My most important guideline for life comes from Friedrich Nietzsche, who said: “He who has a why can endure any how.”
My “why” is my family, as it is for most people. Unfortunately, in our culture we often lose sight of our “why” to focus on the “how.” I’ve found that by applying my 10 lessons to both my personal and professional lives, I’ve endured and thrived this past decade. My anniversary wish is that they help you do the same.