Culture

Over the past few days my wife and I spent time in New York City for the New Years Eve festivities. Immediately as we entered the airport the amount of culture that is in the city is amazing. People are from all over the world and have found themselves in New York for this holiday event. As we were in Times Square preparing for the celebration we were talking to people from Tennessee, Brazil, Venezuela and all parts of Asia.

America is a melting pot for all people and the notion of freedom brings people to unite as one large population. As we spent time with all the different people across the world one of the most ironic things took place. A group from Columbus, Ohio was standing next to us and we began talking. To make it more interesting some of them were in the same industries which made conversation very smooth and easy. Although the world is so large, in the grasp of 1 million people it is amazing that you can seek out people who are relatively neighbors.

The power of networking then becomes apparent. It is amazing the response and enjoyment you can have when you do not block yourself off from trying new things. I think it is imperative for any leader to continue to put themself into uncomfortable situations this is how they grow and build relationships that would no longer exist. Be open to new people, new ideas and new cultures as they make up your own personal culture.