Laina Turner-Molaski

I opened the Bob Evans this morning. Pulling up a few minutes before they opened I was amazed to find many cars already in the driveway. At 6 a.m. when the manager walked to the door and turned the lock, therefore signifying they were open for business, all these folks got out of their cars and walked to the door. While that was interesting what got my attention even more is you would have thought they were at a party, or someone’s house. As they walked in there were shouted “hi’s” and hugs and getting caught up with one another. Once through the doors they all found their seats, without any help from the staff I might add, and kept the conversation going.

Now, I go to networking events all the time and follow those same rituals. But it’s with a purpose. The purpose of these folks was just friendship and each other. There was a lot to be learned from them this morning as I thought about how busy we all get and focused on what we need to do. The tasks we can check off rather than the people whom are important to us and whom we need to cultivate and grow.

Who can you cultivate today?