A Newsletter Valuing Change Nov/Dec 2003 View this newsletter in PDF format Newsletter Archive Tips for Change Warm wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving Did you know Thanksgiving: is celebrated in the U.S. to remember the success of the Pilgrim's survival of their first very difficult year (1621) as evidenced by their successful harvest. is celebrated in Canada to give thanks for a successful harvest. is celebrated in the U.S. on the 4th Thursday of November as proclaimed by the President of the U.S. each year. is celebrated in Canada on the 2nd Monday of October - that date was fixed by Canada's Parliament in 1957. was appointed in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln a National Day of Thanksgiving (after being celebrated by numerous states for many years). was declared November 6, 1879 a day of Thanksgiving and a national holiday by Canada's Parliament. is earlier in Canada because Canada experiences a shorter growing season being farther north. Both Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying: Family gatherings Lots of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy Pumpkin pie J What are you thankful for this year? * * * * * Visualize Gratitude * * * * * Books Supporting Change In Working with Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman identifies the skills and competencies of emotional intelligence and explains that EI matters more than IQ for achieving success in the workplace. If you think achieving success is about being good at what you do - this book will provide you with insights on what it really takes to be successful. EI, which includes social skills like communication and building bonds, is useful at work and home. This book will help you learn how to improve your own Emotional Intelligence as well as your organization's. Buy This Book From Amazon.com "I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new." Ralph Waldo Emerson Personal Information I am very thankful for the abundance of workshop opportunities I am involved with this November. They include: Defeating Procrastination and Other Time Management Ideas for Washington Women Real Estate Lawyers - Nov. 4, Successful Client Development in-house for a law firm - November 17, Lawyers as Leaders: Meeting the Challenge, part of the faculty for the Washington State Bar Association - November 21 - if you want to know more about this one please contact me. Your coaching, consulting, or speaking referrals are appreciated! Enter your email address to subscribe to this newsletter Help support this free newsletter and web site. Use the Amazon.com link below to buy Amazon.com books, music, DVDs and other items. BACK TO NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE