Love, recognition and appreciation

Many years ago, I remember hearing this question posed to a group of people going through some training, “How often should you tell your spouse that you love them?” Take a moment to consider what your response might be, and I will share the answer a little later in this ere is another story that I will share that came from a woman I publication of

In speaking with a friend of mine who is a salesperson, he shared with me that he recently lost one of his best accounts. When I asked him what happened, he didn’t blame his company, the competition, the economy or anything else. He took full responsibility for not paying enough attention to them once the agreement was signed, he took the relationship for granted, never showing the customer how grateful he was that they trusted him with their business.

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To subscribe call 303-566-4100 know that I think we can all relate to. As she re ected on her relationship with her daughter, she said that she thought she was doing everything right when it came to raising her daughter, but like most of us parents who are far less than perfect, we miss things along the way. Her daughter grew distant and started making bad choices relative to the friends she was hanging around with. e woman said the one thing she could have done better is letting her daughter know just how much she loved her and appreciated her. Even though she did say those things, she felt like maybe it wasn’t enough.

Do you have your answers ready to the question of how often we should tell our spouses that we love them? e answer is this, before someone else does.

How often should we tell or show our customers how much we love and appreciate them? How often should we tell our children how much we love them and cherish them? How often should we let our friends know how much they mean to us? How often should we tell the people who report to us how

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A spouse who feels unloved will eventually turn to someone else for love. A customer who isn’t feeling the love from a company will bring their business elsewhere. A child who isn’t receiving love, recognition or time from us will be left to their own to decide where they can feel like they are wanted or where they belong. Even our closest friends will start to drift away if they feel ignored or feel like it is a one-sided friendship. And we know how hard it is to nd great people to join our team, and how hard it is to retain top talent, we know that people usually don’t leave the company, they leave their leader or manager. Money isn’t the reason they leave either, it’s usually because they feel under appreciated.

I have asked the same question to many groups over the years when I was conducting sales training or leadership training, so I have heard many of the responses that may have been running through your mind as you considered your

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ERIN FRANKS Production Manager efranks@coloradocommunitymedia.com response, every day, three times a day, all the time, every time you part company and every time you see each other again, morning noon and night, and many others. And these are all great answers, and when we can internalize the thought around, “Before someone else does,” we will more than likely increase our frequency for showing love and appreciation for those that matter most to us.

Are you making sure that the people around you are feeling loved and appreciated? Or was this a good reminder that even if we think we are saying it enough, we might be able to show it and say it a little bit more often? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com and when we can let others know how much we love them before anyone else does, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

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Same old presidential choices in 2024?

Much to the chagrin of some of us, President Joe Biden has announced his plan to run for re-election. Plus, we have former President Donald Trump who not only previously announced his candidacy, but has been raising beau coup money and campaigning.

So, can we conclude that it will be a “repeat performance” next year?

No potential Democrat candidate would try to buck the seated President even though they might think Biden is too old to seek a second term. On the Republican side, Florida Governor Ron De Santis would come the closest to being a serious challenger of Donald Trump. No other current or potential candidate stands a chance to knock o Trump in any primary race. I say this in spite of all of the legal challenges facing Mr. Trump over the next several months.

So, in my way of sizing up the situation, we will have a repeat of Trump versus Biden next year for president. If I am right, I would say the political system is broken in producing viable candidates that voters get excited about in supporting and getting behind.

I was so hoping Mr. Biden would have the good sense to do a “one and done” approach like college basketball players do when they jump to the professional ranks. Oh well.

Meet a star in the food and drink industry

You just never know who you might meet at any intersection in your life or interviewing people for one of my columns. It never crossed my mind that I would meet someone who has a connection to Marczk’s Deli and Wine, which is locating in Westminster’s New Downtown. ey are currently remodeling the former bank building at the corner of 88th Avenue and Harlan Street.

Plus, this person has recently been highlighted as a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 Food and Drink recipient.

Now stay with me on this story: Meet Elle Gadient from Cascade, Iowa who works as a Food Advocate for Niman Ranch. Elle is proud of her upbringing on a family farm which raises hogs. She has a “double connection” to Westminster. Niman Ranch is o ced in Westminster where she and 44 other employees are involved in high quality meats, promoting sustainability and family farms.

Niman Ranch supplies the high quality meats which Marczk’s uses currently at their two retail locations and will be adding Westminster as their third location late this year.

Elle is a true ambassador for Niman Ranch

You know Elle is special with the recent Forbes award. Being selected at the age of 27 in the competitive food and drink industries by Forbes is a huge recognition!

Her enthusiasm for family farms,

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Approximately 500 of those farms exclusively supply the pork to Niman Ranch. ey in turn process the meat and sell it to Marczk’s.

Since joining Niman Ranch in 2018, Elle has served as a Farmer Advocate. According to General Manager Chris Oliviero, “Elle has taken the baton, providing a central hub and company voice for our farmer and rancher network, understanding rsthand the challenges farmers and rural communities face in today’s agriculture climate”.

She has been a key leader in several impactful farmer support programs. A farmer mentor program matches beginning farmers with more experienced farmers to help guide them and avoid pitfalls.

A “Next Generation Scholarship” program focuses on young farmers to assist in growing their business or using new e cient practices.

As Farm Advocate, Elle focuses on amplifying the farmer voice to Niman Ranch management for business decisions, creating resources and opportunities for farmers and building community. She especially loves to be involved in community building endeavors.

Her studies at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa are serving her well with majors in environmental science and business administration. We look forward to seeing Elle at the Marczk’s grand opening in Westminster late this year. Oh, let’s not forget to congratulate Elle for her signi cant Forbes recognition!

Bill Christopher is a former Westminster city manager and RTD board member. His opinions are not necessarily those of Colorado Community Media. You can contact him at bcjayhawk68@gmail.com.