Connections

This Week with Sara Fitts is all about connections - from a personal standpoint.  Several years ago I joined LinkedIn and made some connections with a few people.  And then allowed work and life to take over and drop me out and away from those connections.  In June I re-connected with my LinkedIn connections and grew my network considerably.  I also joined Facebook this past summer - primarily (or so I thought) for the re-launch of SLF Consulting.  Little did I realize then that Facebook would transform my connections with friends and family - even re-connecting with college friends from 30+ years ago!  

While working in DCPS (District of Columbia Public Schools) I learned the power of connections in new ways.  And I'm pleased to have stayed connected with some of the finest educators with whom I've had the privilege and pleasure to work and know. Connections are important.  These connections helped tremendously when I began working in MPCS.  And my connections from MPCS continue to grow.

Connections were important last night as well.  SLF Consulting held the first (of many planned!) Open Office (since it is an office and not a house) events with the entire reason being connections.  Connections are powerful.  Connections are important.  Connections matter.  

Throughout my educational career I taught students to make connections from topic to topic and concept to concept.  In my coaching career it has always been about connecting one concept with another to build businesses, relationships, teams, schools and yes, even dots. Connections are powerful.  Connections are important.  Connections matter.

And over the course of a 30+ year work life, I've explained to hundreds of clients/students/teachers/parents that the connection is simply the connection.  Success is the by-product.  There is no magic wand for success - it is only a by-product of connecting with people.  Connections are powerful.  Connections are important.  Connections matter.

Success can be measured in many ways - some say it is money, others say it is power or prestige.  But my definition of success is being at peace with myself, being at peace with all others, doing what I love and loving what I'm doing, and treasuring the connections that I've made in all the different places I've been.  I treasure the connections of family and friends - even those I haven't seen in 30+ years - or those I've only been able to see a few times over the years.  Connections are powerful.  They empower me.  Connections are important.  The people in my life are important to me.  Connections mater.  All with whom I have ever connected matter to me.

Connections are powerful.  Connections are important.  Connections matter.

Sara L Fitts owns SLF Consulting.  She is an academic and instructional coach who helps her clients make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.  SLF Consulting specializes in math tutorials and test prep.  For more information, please visit our website