Connections - December 2008 - (Page 11)

Second, she began teaching entrepreneurs about how to excel in customer service. She volunteers her time teaching a class called Assets that helps low and moderate income people work toward owning their own business. Since she was 5, she wanted to be a teacher and she hoped she could share something that would make a difference. The week after she spoke, the class unanimously voted her as their favorite speaker. Lastly, when she was up for her annual review, Farrior’s co-workers all pitched in with feedback. Nearly all said she was “kind and loving.” Farrior said she didn’t listen to the rest of the review. She just thought, “All right, the Christmas tree worked.” Farrior has kept the Christmas tree up, year round, in her home for nearly four years. Every once in awhile she takes the tree outside and cleans the dust off with a blow dryer. The dust reminds her that it’s not always easy to keep living the same lessons she has already learned. “I’m going to make a lot of mistakes, but I can only learn, dust myself off and keep glowing,” said Farrior. “I’m not perfect… not at work or at home…but I’ve got this tree that keeps me grounded, so I keep it close to my heart and it lights up my home.” ■ LOCAL PERSPECTIVE A GOLDEN RETRIEVER’S SAINT PENNY CARSON Office Manager Penny Carson and her co-workers at the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue know how to take the holiday season to capitalize on work results. The all-volunteer non-profit group rescues displaced Golden Retrievers and places them for adoption. The organization works in a similar way to the SPCA, but they specialize in purebred Golden Retrievers. The organization serves Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They have placed more than 2,300 Golden Retrievers into new homes since 1993. Successful holiday work tradition: Carson, in conjunction with the DVGRR, raises funds by taking dog photos with Santa each holiday season. Each year the organization serves hot chocolate and snacks, and takes photos of the holiday icon with dog lovers, their kids, and pets. The photos are then sold as a fundraiser to help displaced Golden Retrievers find new homes. The organization is based solely on volunteers and relies heavily on donations and fund raising for support. Traditions that make her successful at home: I spend a lot of time visiting family. Proudest moment in business: It felt great when we were finally able to get our online store up and running. This way people can access us easily and help donate to the cause. December 2008 | Connections | 11 http://www.assetslancaster.org/ http://www.dvgrr.org/Default.asp http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/workplace/successstrategies/2002-11-14-review_x.htm http://www.usatoday.com/money/jobcenter/workplace/successstrategies/2002-11-14-review_x.htm http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/514499/why_you_should_keep_your_christmas.html?cat=7 http://www.store-dvgrr.org/Home.jsp

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