Miss Tampa Director Bob Clark is an incredible human being. He invited me to one of his famous Friday luncheons at the Columbia Restaurant and it was such a rewarding experience. This man has figured out a way to bring people together and help them help each other while enjoying good food and great conversation. Basically, he's subtly setting up wonderful connections and as he says, "This all started trying to help one of my friends find a husband and a job." Of course, this friend of his found both thanks to Mr. Clark's Friday lunches and the success has only continued.
Career advancement is often credited to hard work and dedication but there's also that little thing called connection that can skyrocket a person's job situation or personal life. Just being friendly has so much to do with moving up any ladder you're presented with and Bob has mastered this idea with his promotion of fellowship among influential community members. I was honored to listen to everyone at the table talk about their service, their careers and their love for the state of Florida. I'm hoping to attend another luncheon with Bob as I learned so much from these experienced people in a matter of thirty minutes. They all had a unique story, different experiences and subsequently varied advice on a multitude of matters. Bob, with his unassuming yet dynamic presence has an uncanny ability to make people comfortable and embrace what makes them powerful in their own skin. I hope to harness a little of his magic and use it to help those I come across as well.
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