National Training so far

I have been working now for 8 straight days but surprisingly I’m not tired. It has been a lot of fun. Last week was long but the people I have met so far are very interesting and fun to be around. Saturday I flew down to Orlando and though the seat on the plane wasn’t the best I’ve been in (the row in the plane in front of the galley) the traveling was pretty uneventful. It was funny to see the nine new recruits from the office all with our new laptop bags, overhead ready rolling suitcases and wearing collared shirts with dress slacks and shoes running around in a good sized group. We have been sticking together for the most part and having a good time.

So far the training has been similar to last week. The first day we had presentations by partners about the company, a lecture on group dynamics, and a motivational speaker. The motivational speaker talked about our personal brand. That is what we project to others and how important that is as our firms product is not some manufactured but simply our work. He was a lot of fun and entertaining. At one point in the lecture to make a point he best one of the new SAs that he would be unable to pick out his favorite Vodka while wearing a blind fold. After the workshop they went to the bar and the speaker lost a Hunn-ski! Other highlights so far include:

The quotes –

Those who can do. Those who can’t teach. Those who can’t teach, teach gym. Those who can’t teach gym – Consult!

And

I have had many worries in my life and half them actually happened. –Woody Allen

Hanging out at the bar on the 27^th floor of the building.

Meeting and interacting with people from all over the country.

Meeting influential partners.

Tonight is karaoke night and tomorrow we will be continuing the group work we started today. The work isn’t as much fun but I think it is why we are down here. There is also a special event on Thursday they are keeping a surprise so it will be fun to find out what that is.

FYI here is a link to the website of the motivational speaker.. Funny guy.

http://www.mikelipkin.com/