Dear Friends of Allison Rimm and Associates,
Well, 2013 has been quite a year - full of trials and triumphs. Our nation has endured the impact of wild storms in nature and in Washington. My own city asserted its strength in the wake of the horrific events at the Boston Marathon and has come out even stronger thanks to the extraordinary acts of kindness, generosity and bravery of so many of our citizens and public servants. I’ve never been more proud and grateful to be a part of this spectacular community.
Professionally, this year has been richly rewarding as I’ve had the privilege of working with a stellar group of colleagues and clients. It has been an honor to work and grow with you as we learn from one another. And, of course, my long-held dream was realized with the release of my book, The Joy of Strategy. My intention for writing it was to help others make their dreams come true. That endeavor certainly took a village and I’m grateful to the many people who helped make it a reality. Please join me at the Boston Public Library on January 7 where I will present strategies for making 2014 all you hope it can be.
I hope you will take a few moments to reflect on the past year and all that you’ve experienced and accomplished. And do take time to acknowledge the many gifts with which you are blessed. In that way, you can savor them all again.
I wish you comfort and joy this holiday season and thank you, as always, for your support, engagement and good works.
With My Best Wishes,
Allison
The Joy of Giving... Of Yourself
The holiday season gives us an important opportunity to step back and reflect on what we’re grateful for in November, focus on giving in December, and plan for a meaningful new year in January. Today, I’d like to offer you a brief respite to contemplate how joyful giving can truly be, when done mindfully and in more than just “check this off the to-do list” fashion.
You Get What You Give
Charitable giving is surely a major highlight of the holiday season as fundraisers and procrastinators scramble to take advantage of tax deductions before the year runs out. Sharing our financial resources is indeed an important way to give back and many worthy organizations depend on that generosity. When you give financially, you get the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting good works. When you make a more personal gift – of your time and talents, you get back so much more. Let me show you what I mean with a real life example of how your charitable activities can be fulfilling on many levels.
My Family Case Study: Brookline Teen Center
I’ve created a business plan for my life that addresses finding a good balance among my activities in the four major aspects of life: family/relationships, career/vocation, community, and mind/body/spirit. This year, my relationship with the Brookline Teen Center (BTC) touched all four. Let’s take these one at time.
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TEDx Talk: The Power of Appreciation
Are you so busy looking forward to your next accomplishment that you’re forgetting to appreciate where you are and the people in your life? The next 18 minutes of your life will be very well spent if you click on this link and listen to the wisdom and experience of author, Mike Robbins.
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Saving the World at Work: What Companies and Individuals Can Do to Go Beyond Making a Profit to Making a Difference by Tim Sanders
A single person can help to change the world through simple acts of leadership and compassion. This book is full of true stories about how straightforward focus and devotion drove ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference.
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