Journey

In this enduring tale for all ages, lecturer Sandy Smith tells how Belinda, a monarch butterfly, wriggles from her cocoon and dries and spreads her wings. She is ready and eager to begin the next phase of her Journey. She is ready for a challenge!Meanwhile, her younger cousin Calvin, still a caterpillar, lounges on a nearby leaf with his cap bill shading his eyes. He does not look forward to any change in his life, much less a Journey. "e;I'm comfortable right where I am,"e; he tells his cousin.Sandy explains how this tale has a universal application. "e;Through my work in organizations I see those that are stuck and not growing even though they have the potential -- the employees have the potential and many managers have the potential. A lot of organizations are struggling just like individuals without seeing that we can become more successful than we are."e;Acclaim for the book:"e;Wow, once again Sandy Smith was able to encapsulate a valuable principle in life and make it understandable and applicable for me and my sales people."e;Jeanne Nichols, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Graniti Fiandre, USA"e;The learning lessons you have provided in The Journey are invaluable,"e;Phil Stalcup, Cermark, Inc."e;Once you meet Calvin and Belinda they become part of your life. Their experiences are so true to life you will want to share their story with your co-workers, family members and friends."e;Sherry T. Hunt President, All Meds, Inc."e;I continue to visit Belinda from time to time so I do not get too comfortable being Calvin. I have brought Belinda and Calvin to many sales meetings and watched as the Belindas evolved. It has been a great discussion and training tool."e;Mary Yocum, West Coast Vice President Sales, Crossville, Inc.