Travel changed my perspective from thinking locally to thinking globally. And the moment I saw the announcement of social media, I was all in. The technology brings global thinking to our desktop.Courage is the first step to leadership Two email this week brought to mind all the beautiful experiences travel and social media provide. Travel primed me for business first. As I traveled through several continents, I became at ease communicating with people of varying cultures and perspectives.Entering the business world, I most enjoyed meeting people from other countries. We would first share our travel experiences, and I would learn of their heritage before getting into the sales portion of the conversation.Without knowing it, I was building my personal brand. All the while, as stories exchanged, we began to share thought on improving business. Negotiation became nothing more than an exchange of ideas. Invitations to return for more conversation were an everyday experience. The benefit was business loyalty became the norm.Social media became a way for me to continue the conversations with people from around the world. Long ago, it was my dream to be a travel blogger before the idea was ever born. I particularly enjoy the postings from those who grew into travel blogging. It’s a thrill for me to read of their experiences and see the beautiful photography posted by others.Related: Reflecting On the Past to Improve Your Future The two email align well with me. The first email is from FitSmallBusiness informing me I made their 2018 Top Sales Influencers List (Scroll down to see the list of influencers and their insights.) The prevailing sentiment is that when you focus on what you are passionate about, good things develop. The recognition is a testimony to that.The second email brings to mind all the excellent adventures already experienced plus more in the foreseeable future. But there is a more significant theme involved.Forbes published the article: “Can Travel Aid World Peace? A New Postcard Writing Campaign Says Yes.” Inspiration hit the moment I read the article.Russ Hedge, chief executive of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) shares his perspective, “As a nonprofit with a purpose to create a more tolerant world, we know firsthand the transformative power of travel and its ability to break down cultural divides.” 29 Peace Postcard Parties are scheduled to take place at its hostels on September 21.
