The Highest Reward for a Person's Work Is Not What They Get for It, but What They Become

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"The highest reward for a person's work is not what they get for it,but what they become because of it."John Ruskin

By Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey(480 words)

This statement certainly rings true for me in relation to creating and editing this piece of myself for our clients, friends, andour Ideas At Work family.

We published our firstIdeas @ Work e-zine, in a newer format,in May (2005). We’ve just we moved into our 11thyear (May 2015). Wow! My mom (a former English teacher) would 'truly' have been amazed to see this result.

I have become more focused and creative during our time together.
I have become moredisciplined in working to deadlines,as well as in advance for the best use of my time.
I have become more observant of the little details that make a difference in my life, my business and my publications.
I have becomeinspired and humbled by your responses and positive reaction to what we create and share together each month.
I have become more grateful for the opportunity to serve you, our readers.

Thank you so much to our clients and readers for helping us successfully publish over the past 11 years. Without readers our words would be like wasted seeds. Your comments, forwarding to friends and colleagues, and encouragement have helped us grow by almost 400 percent since we began. Please keep spreading the word and planting seeds for success in the lives of those you wish to impact.

Many of you have written or called to tell us where we've been instrumental or inspirational in helping you advance your career, leadership, or business. Many of you have let me know how an article or ideaimpacted or inspired you. That makes the effort more than worthwhile. I'm humbled by your kind words and gracious praise. Thanks!

Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey is a creative, productivity and leadership strategist who regularly writes for North American Consumer and Trade Journals, on-line magazines and company intranets. He works with Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies. He is the prolific author of multiple business and leadership books and the 48th person in the history of Toastmasters International to earn their coveted professional level Accredited Speaker designation.

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