New Orleans, LA

From Florida we flew to New Orleans where SRC would be speaking to a group of about 2500 people. The flight in was uneventful and at the airport we were met by two Tulane University Students. SRC had been asked to speak at a Lecture Series for Tulane University the evening we flew in. Prior to the speech the two students, Stephen and Thomas took us on a short tour. We drove through a few of the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. By now, most of the rubble was cleaned up but the devastation was there. We saw many FEMA trailers parked in the driveways of unoccupied homes. What was most interesting to me was seeing the water line on fences, homes, buildings. It was amazing to think that the water nearly covered the structures and here we were driving on dry roads. The roads by the way are in awful shape. The sidewalks are cracked, bubbled, and curved where they shouldn’t be curved. I am not sure what else to say except that I can see growth and re-building taking place and as we drove downtown to our hotel it was buzzing with activity.

The visit to Tulane University was exciting. These students were full of life and wanted to learn and wanted to be there listening to SRC. He really shines in this element because he is truly teaching. Students and faculty attended the evening event and many had questions but most were there to listen. The crowd probably maxed out at 195. I was very impressed with Stephen F. He is the one who originally contacted me…last week. In just a matter of days he pulled this event together. He exemplified leadership in the way that he delegated and as Darla told him “Make it happen”. He did indeed make it happen and the event was a success. The thing that impressed me the most is that he did not take credit for the success. A sign of a true leader.

The event today, the main event, was at the New Orleans Convention Center. SRC had lunch with VIP’s prior to the general session, a group of about 30. Great people! I was very impressed with everyone I met. SRC was the closing speaker to this event and taught the essence of 8th Habit Leadership. I continue to learn something each time I hear him speak. We did have a bit of trouble with the volume for the DVD’s and I did race/walk up to the podium three times to tell SRC what was going on but other than that it was a flawless show. I am certain the attendees wondered who this blonde woman was doing the quick step down the middle aisle. My job is not only logistics it is to provide entertainment for the attendees. Now, it is time to go home!