Just a few thoughts . . . .
from CRF’s President, Bill Balduino
Bill Balduino President, CRF
It’s hard to believe that I am writing an end-of-year message already – seems like it all happened very quickly!!!
Well it is here . . . and I better get ready – LOL!
If anyone reads or remembers my columns, last year I dedicated this edition to the topic of “Family” – it essentially spoke about the CRF family, the CRF Team, as well as my own personal family, and the parallels I tried to create in knowing how lucky I am to have the opportunity to enjoy all three.
This year for some reason, as the Holidays approach I have my head wrapped around TRADITION and trying to instill a sense of focus on recalling it, honoring it and advancing it to the next generation within our expanding family unit. I am also really ‘trying’ to allow for and incorporate new traditions as each family member has expanded their own sense of family and contacts.
While last year’s Holiday column attempted to create a parallel around what I addressed as the three family groups I have the luxury of participating in (all of you, the CRF Team itself and my personal family) – this year I don’t want to create a
parallel. In fact, I never want to create a scenario where I offer an attempt at a symbolic equation that has all of you in a framework that is considered a tradition. Now, please allow me a brief moment to explain why. . . .
‘Tradition’ as de ned by Google:
The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.
Simply stated, your CRF Team (and especially me) never ever wants your relationship with the Foundation to be a tradition!!! We sincerely want to earn your loyalty and respect year in and year out. Our Team is maniacally focused
on providing value across all aspects of the products and services we offer. . . . from webinars to white papers, from the Financial Journal to this Newsletter, from our written communications and updates to our course offerings - right through to our in-person Forums, we seek your approval, respect, desire and commitment to be part of our family, because in some small way, we have earned that right and privilege. Knowing that life and business are a journey – so too is our relentless pursuit of delivering you the most relevant and challenging programs and content available. That is clearly our CRF Team resolve!!!
So as the Holiday Season arrives, we thank you for your past loyalties and hope to earn them in the future, but most of all, we wish you the very best this magical time of year offers - to all of you and your families!
Enjoy the Holidays – be safe and smile . . . . . it is the ultimate beacon!
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