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| John Wayne in the beginning of his career. |
But, like these pictures represent, there are some pretty tough days where you just have to slam your head on the desk and say, politics. In this game you know whatever you hear or see, you should never speak.
Discretion is everything.
The amount of resources and access is incredible, but it is not for everyone. You have to gain everyone's respect and they have to know that you are there to work for the greater goal. That changes sometimes and you have to change with it.
Sometimes what keeps the fuel running is the Starbucks in the main lobby. And honestly, the best Starbucks ever! The team behind the small counter are super friendly, and usually remember your name and order. Every morning I arrive 20 minutes early, pick up two Blonde Roasts, one for the boss and myself. I know he appreciates it, and no thank yous are needed.
These little touches have helped me to foster deeper, stronger relationships. After this experience who knows where I'll be, but I do know who has my back when I need it!
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| The OGR team "Hear, See, Speak...No Evil"! |
As an involved citizen I can't tell you how crazy it makes me that there's a Starbucks in City Hall's lobby. How can we tell people to "shop local" and then have a national chain in our City Hall lobby? I've heard its due to former Mayor Gordons Starbucks addiction that they won the contract. I can only hope their contract expires soon and they're replaced with a local caffeine slinging establishment.
ReplyDeleteHi Will! I actually found that quite odd seeing the Starbucks in the city hall. But, some background that I learned when I inquired is that it was brought into the building through a loop hole that provided the Starbucks into the building, but by also supporting a local charity. So proceeds are shared with a charity in the valley. I hate to say this but I don't think this is a contractual agreement but a long standing business that will remain. I do enjoy a nice Americano from Jobot Coffee, Luxe or Cartel's but for the convenience and the service I can't beat heading down the elevator for midday refresh. Also, you never know who'll you bump into!
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