2016 has been a lot of things, happy, sad, joyful, challenging, and much more. Through it all we have all learned some valuable lessons, basically we’ve grown.
Here are a few things I think we learned together.
1. Elections matter.
2. Heartbreak can kill you.
3. Life is short.
4. Family is everything.
5. There’s no time like the present. Do it now.
6. Social media is very important.
7. The torch has been passed to you. Pick it up and carry on.
If I have to explain these, you haven’t been paying attention. Here’s to 2017! #Blessed #OperationGrowth #HopeThisHelps
Brandi Richard Thompson
Former Federal Emergency Management Official and Crisis Strategist with 20+ years leading crisis response at FEMA and DHS across hurricanes, wildfires, civil unrest, and public health emergencies affecting more than 50 million people. Founder of BRComm, a strategic communications and crisis PR firm, and the author of Operation Growth: An Extraordinary Journey of Maturity, Motherhood, and Black Girl Magic. Subscribe to Courage & Crisis on Substack. Contact BRComm at brcomm.co.
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