RIEL Corner

RHODE ISLAND EMERGING LEADERS

Bouncing Back

Fall 2021 is upon us and for the first time in over a year things seem to be getting back to normal, it is great to see everyone’s smile An Event Horizon again when out and about, and packed parks, and restaurants are a testament to how ready everyone was to break out. It has been great to see crowds of people together, but the question still remains, What is the new normal and what does it mean for our industry moving forward? We have all adapted our lives and work schedules to coordinate with the pandemic. This included virtual work, Zoom meetings, safety, and hygiene protocols including masks. As a producer the thing I loved most about my job was getting out and meeting clients and prospects in person and greeting them with a handshake and smile. As independent agents we are valued members of our community and need to be out and about learning about the wants and needs of our client’s. So moving forward I think there will be a combination of virtual and in person meetings until we figure out what the new normal means for each agency. As far as my title of Chairperson of the Emerging Leaders it has certainly been a trying year. Without the ability to have in person events or educational sessions we did our best to stay top of mind. Any momentum we had at the start of 2020 was brought to a halt with the pandemic. Good news is as a committee we had our first actual meeting in over a year recently, it was hosted by one of our association partners and was great to see everyone again. We have some big things planned for the Emerging Leaders in 2021 so please be on the lookout for our events and educational offerings. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s smile again, in the meantime stay safe and be positive!