Monday, March 2, 2015

From the Pulpit to the Fryer: Becoming a Better Person

The mission statement for Zaxby's is one that carries over to more than the back of house and front of house, and as such it bears a closer look for me today.

"Consistently Create Encore Experiences That Enrich Lives One Person At A Time"

Every once in a while we get to participate in the BIG events in life.  You know those things that make a huge difference in one swoop. Oh, they don't come often, and for some of us, those BIG events just elude us completely.  "ENCORE" is a huge undertaking if we really grasp its full meaning.  We are asked to create this enormous task and do it consistently?

In over 30 years of ministry, I have always been overwhelmed with the responsibility of trying to enrich lives, create life altering experiences for people, and make a real difference.  It is and has been an exhausting task to say the least.

Today, I share a few nuggets with you that not only will enrich others, but we will also experience that "Encore Experience" if we put them into practice daily.

  • It's the small events we create that make the real difference. (A sincere, encouraging word for example. Or maybe just being there for someone is all that is needed).
  • Help the person who comes to do your job next. (It's the do unto others...teaching. Leave everything better than you found it).
  • Swallow your pride! We're all on the same side.
  • Attitude, Attitude, Attitude! It's contagious! (Both good and bad)
"Encore," what does that mean?  To me it means the best possible everything for the sole purpose of making lives better.  When we reach out to help others (to create encore experiences) a funny thing happens without realizing it.  Our lives are enriched, because we dared to make a difference.

Blessings,

Charlie W.