They Also Serve

It’s tough out there on the front line, fighting the good fight and bringing home the business. But never forget the people who work just as hard out of the spotlight.
From the receptionist who notices you’ve got guests arriving shortly and asks for details so they can greet them in the right way, to the assistant who keeps you looking professional, they all make us look great.

I think of this whenever I see my son Fox on stage in Billy Elliott (I get points every time I mention the show). He’s up there, front and centre taking his bow.

What about all the people in the company that work behind the scenes, the show wouldn't work without them, they need to know that the applause is for them too.

Not everyone has a client facing role, but they all have a client-servicing role.
I know I don't say thank you enough, so Cat this one's for you I couldn't do it without you
All of you out there remember to give them a hug – just don’t linger, it looks inappropriate.

Oh My, This Is So Unexpected...

I love Oscar season.
Not for the films, and certainly not for the fashion (Bjork’s swan springs to mind here), but for the thank you speeches.
While everyone else loves to pour scorn on their alleged ‘insincerity’, I genuinely believe them. I can totally understand why Halle, Gwyneth and Kate all lost it the moment they got that little golden fella in their hand.
It’s the pinnacle of their accomplishments, and as they stand in the spotlight, they suddenly realise just how many people helped to get them there.
I’m feeling pretty good about things at the moment, things are going well, there’s an energy and positivity around the business, and I’ve had some recognition for the work I’m doing.
So I’d like to take the opportunity now to do my thank yous to everyone who’s helped.
Thanks to Aaron, Abby, Adam N, Adam G, Adele, Adrian P, Adrian C, Adrian B, Ajay, Alec, Alex, Alison, Amanda H, Amanda V, Amelia, Angela H, Angela J, Angie, Arif, Arpit, Asitha, Azim, Bernie, Beth, Brian, Caroline H, Caroline W, Cat, Celia, Charlotte, Charmaine, Chloe, Chris R, Chris W, Christina B, Christina L, Chuck, Cindy, Claire, Clare, Clinton, Daiga, Danielle, David P, David S, David Z, Deanna, Debbie, Devon, Duncan, Elin, Elizabeth, Ellie, Emma, Fiona, Gareth L, Gareth D, Genie, George, Georgina, Geraldine, Gerard, Giles, Gio, Glenn, Harpit, Harriet, Helen, Henry, Hilde, Hugh, Ian S, Ian W, Jacqui, Jim, Jane O, Jane P, Jane W, Jeavon, Jenna, Jess, John M, Jonathan J, Jon H, Jonathan N, Joseph B, Julian, June, Kate S-H, Kate S, Kate M, Kat, Kerry, Kirstie, Laura, Lindsay, Lisa, Liz C, Liz J, Lloyd, Louise, Lucy, Marcus, Martin, Mathi, Matt G, Matt H, Matt L, Matt S, Maude, Meredith, Merryn, Metin, Micaela, Mike C, Mike K, Mike K, Mike R, Michelle, Mick, Mik, Miles, Nadine, Nekhat, Nelson, Nick G, Nick M, Nick M, Nicola P, Nicola S, Noreen, Olly, Owen, Pam, Patrick, Paul A, Paul D, Paul N, Paul V, Philippa, Quentin, Rachael, Rebecca, Regno, Richard, Rob B, Rob O, Robert M, Roger Munro.
You can play the music all you like, this is my moment and I intend to finish.
Rosemary, Sabrina, Sandra, Sarah, Sebastien, Serena, Sharon, Shauna, Simon B, Simon C, Simon D, Simon L, Simone, Siobhain, Stephanie, Stephen, Susannah, Tim C, Tim E, Tim L, Toby, Tom, Tony, Tracy, Yalcin, Zoe C and Zoe J.

For those of you outside Jack Morton that’s everyone here and for those of you here.... I really do mean it
Thank you