President’s Note: May 2020
May 28, 2020 | President's Note
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Sarah Beth Cloar, President, WWPR[/caption] I have been truly inspired by the power of connection this past month – from the overly used neighborhood listserv seeking lawn care and babysitting recommendations to the steady stream of email introductions between job seekers and employers. I love it when a successful connection sparks and a long-term relationship unfolds. This is just one reason why I cannot quit the WWPR community – COVID or not – it has proven to be one of the best connection resources for me and my career. The women and opportunities that have come my way since joining some 7 years ago have been tremendously rewarding. As we continue to find ourselves bobbing and weaving through our new circumstances, I hope you’ll pause and think about how you can make a connection for someone. Whether that be pairing a mentor with someone needing guidance; providing counsel for a new grad who isn’t sure where to go from here; hitting send on a dozen emails to your network and championing a colleague or friend who has lost their job; or simply dropping a hello and reconnecting with someone you haven’t heard from in a while. Connections are powerful. And you might not know what kind of “power” you hold! Keep your spirits up and try out some new connects this month.
Sarah Beth Cloar, President, WWPR[/caption] I have been truly inspired by the power of connection this past month – from the overly used neighborhood listserv seeking lawn care and babysitting recommendations to the steady stream of email introductions between job seekers and employers. I love it when a successful connection sparks and a long-term relationship unfolds. This is just one reason why I cannot quit the WWPR community – COVID or not – it has proven to be one of the best connection resources for me and my career. The women and opportunities that have come my way since joining some 7 years ago have been tremendously rewarding. As we continue to find ourselves bobbing and weaving through our new circumstances, I hope you’ll pause and think about how you can make a connection for someone. Whether that be pairing a mentor with someone needing guidance; providing counsel for a new grad who isn’t sure where to go from here; hitting send on a dozen emails to your network and championing a colleague or friend who has lost their job; or simply dropping a hello and reconnecting with someone you haven’t heard from in a while. Connections are powerful. And you might not know what kind of “power” you hold! Keep your spirits up and try out some new connects this month. 