My "Masters Moment"

2005

For years I had driven by Augusta National, while visiting my dad at the bank he worked at in Georgia. In the middle of town is one of most iconic golf courses in the world and you can't see it from the streets. Walking through the gates is like stepping back in time to a different world. In 2005, I finally had the opportunity to see the Masters in person. The night before the practice round, storms came rolling in. As we drove through town the next day, trees were down, branches were everywhere and water was pooled up on the streets. We walked through the gates at the course, and it was as if the storm never happened. Employees picked up every twig, blowers dried every puddle, and the course was immaculate.

Uncle Ray, My dad and I walked around, stood at AMEN corner for awhile and took it all in as Tiger Woods navigated his way to another Green Jacket.

During this incredible experience of rest and nostalgia my mind was racing about what was next. Meg was pregnant, I had a couple of unique job offers on the table and I was feeling the pressure to make the right decision quickly. (You know - I'm a "Red" who goes "Red" in Conflict Stage 1.)

If only I could go back and tell my self that it would all work out and I should just soak it all in. If only I could have just rested and fully appreciated the moment.

We have all been there with our families. Maybe not August National, but on vacation. We are supposed to be enjoying the moment and yet we are focused on the next deal, the next phase of a project, the next run in with the challenging team member.

It's time to make the shift as leaders to make sure we help our team members do the same. It's time we stop missing our "Masters Moments". It's time we start making sure our team members experience their "Masters Moments".

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