Saturday, September 25, 2010

They Saved the Best for Last



In my last day in Florida a myriad of things fell into place that made this trip seem definitely worthwhile. After trotting countless numbers of marketing managers and their social networking and video laden presentations to the main stage today we got something different. Not only did we learn about impacting and visualization on a broad scope, but we were presented with the ultimate example. Chris Carter (Website). A performer/mind reader who performed amazing feats of guess work and manipulation. 

Afterward, for the first time all week we received a decent amount of down time and then off to Universal studios Harry Potter attraction. Accompanied by a dj themed part exclusive to our employees complete with a red carpet beverages, food, free alcohol and free Harry Potter's famous Butter Beer flowed in the heart of a village crafted perfectly in a reflection of the Harry potter books and movies (Universal's Harry Potter website). The experience that most impressed me was a huge castle complete with talking oil paintings, newspaper clippings and all types entertainment in the journey through the line. It all leads up to the coolest and most creative ride I personally have ever ridden. It was like a haunted house, virtual reality roller coaster. This ride to me has it all. Please bear in mind I was legally to drink before I decided the bob sled and mine train at Six Flags Over Texas may not be the coolest rides in the park since I am a roller coaster wimp. 
Lastly, and unfortunately what I thought would be a unique experience turned out ton the flattest when I attended a luncheon promoting the African American council the company is trying to start. The guest speaker was a former colleague of our Company president and an exective at Kraft foods. While she shared some impactful themes and motivating principles the majority of her speech was drowned by experiences that too often came across as petty examples of enduring workplace resistance to accepting blacks and women which was communicated as more of a paranoia. It seemed as if her intent of an uplifting message still had some chain links  attached and she was still dragging them despite her success. But that's a WHOLE other entry. Last day, good day. A good productive trip of networking and being encourage by the profits and cash my company is cranking. 

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