posted by Brandy on Feb 6
Earlier this week, I was saddened to hear news about the passing of a close friend of mine due to complications from surgery. This particular person was not only my friend but she was also my boss, my mentor, my advocate and my supporter.
In the early days of my career, she held my hand and began leading me down a path of a mystifying journey, one for which I now must travel alone without her.
But it is because of her, that I received the gift of cherished colleagues of whom I will forever rely on. She is the one who brought all of us together originally and, throughout the years, she continued to be the epitome of a leader of whom we all modeled ourselves against.
Isn’t it peculiar how the death of one person can somehow bring others closer together? That, in and of itself, must be a gift…..
My friend nurtured me, pushed me, challenged me and most importantly she supported me in my career. She was my coach and she was my cheerleader, just as she was for all of those who were lucky enough to work for her.
Claudia, I raise my glass of Chardonnay to you, my friend, and may the laughter that we shared live on forever………
Cheers!