It’s a 12 hour kind of day at work. It’s Monday. No complaints. As a matter of fact, I felt pretty energized by a group of people that I met at the beginning of the day.
They are the new employees participating in a 3 day orientation program. The first topic on their agenda is a talk given by the someone from the leadership team. It’s my turn today. So, off I go, key messages (check), company brochures and leaflets (check) and some small gifts (check).
I just personally love to deliver the welcoming messages to new comers. You may find it odd, but I often feel like going to a wedding.
In western world, it’s a long-standing wedding tradition that brides wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue on their wedding day for good luck.
In the case of someone joining a new company, something old can be their past experience, something new is exactly the new job they’ve just earned for themselves through lots of efforts. So what can I offer to them through my 20 min talk?
Two things:
– Something borrowed, which is traditionally loaned from another happy bride, and it symbolizes happiness. What I, as a colleague that has been working in the company for the past couple of years, can relay my sense of pride to them, and re-assure them that they have made a great decision to choose working for this great organization.
– Something blue, which is a symbol of fidelity, purity, and love. What I can offer to my new colleagues as a leader is the empowerment, passion and enthusiasm.
Today is just an ordinary Monday for most of us, but for these newcomers, it’s a BIG day. It’s not as big as their wedding day, but it does represent a new chapter as they continue to advance their career.
Sending my positive energy to all my new peers. Enjoy the new adventure and make the most of it.
Bon voyage!
BOLD ELEGANCE 