Time to downsize. I’m going to be donating a lot and would be happier if my stuff found a home. But if I’m driving, it’s to one destination only. Good Will. If you want anything below, come by with a vehicle large enough to take it with you.
*** Before June 21, 2019. ***
I am not asking for anything for these items but, should your heart be so inclined, I would be honored if you made a donation to one of the following charities in my name.
CGLA – Cabrini Green Legal Aid – Our mission is to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services that strengthen individual lives, families, and communities. In the notes field, please use “In honor of Adam Stanley, to be used for general legal and family support services.”
Howard Brown Health 55th Street – From primary care to sexual health testing and prevention, our clinic offers healthcare services with the Hyde Park community’s needs in mind. In “Tribute” section, please use “In honor of Adam Stanley for use toward the 55th Street Center.”
American Cancer Society – At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
Just added
Claimed / Picked Up – LRS
Claimed / Picked Up – LRS
Dining Room Table – VERY Heavy. Would need to arrange specialty pickup and shipping.
Claimed – EP
Two marble bases are very sturdy, weighing over 500 lbs
Two marble bases are very sturdy, weighing over 500 lbs
Two marble bases are very sturdy, weighing over 500 lbs
Dining Room Table – Two marble bases with solid extra wide glass top. Seats 12.
3/4″ beveled glass table top
Beautiful table easily seats 10-12 people.
Beautiful table easily seats 10-12 people.
Bonded leather side chairs. 8 of them. Not great condition. Best for someone creative who could buy or make slip covers.
Marble bases provide exceptional backdrop for table decorations.
***CLAIMED/PICKED UP – M&A Robinson*** Decorative giraffes. Wood. One is about 5 ft, the other 4 ft.
Decorative Accessories
****CLAIMED/PICKED UP****Decorative balls and display bowl. Animal prints.
***CLAIMED – RW*** Decorative balls and display bowl. Black marble finish.
***CLAIMED – RW*** Decorative balls and display bowl. Black marble finish.
***CLAIMED/PICKED UP – M&A Robinson*** “Wicker Tornado” candle pillars
***CLAIMED – LRS*** Corn plant in decorative planter
***CLAIMED – LRS*** Corn plant in decorative planter
***CLAIMED/PICKED UP – M&A Robinson*** Two Small Copper Planters
“Too often, companies fail to cultivate relationships with key decision-makers until a crisis hits, at which point it’s too late. Know the cell phone numbers of such people so that you can call them on Sunday night in real time, not after the fact on Monday morning.”
— Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Former Secretary-General, NATO
Make friends before you need them
I guess this is the easiest way I can say this: you either want a life connection or you don’t.
I wouldn’t say that I’m a “networker” per se, although some people observing me might think I am. Rather, I like to forge long-term connections with people around shared interests — and only some of the time is that standard business. Much more of the time, it’s food, wine, theater, technology, or other passions. Hopefully, you have read my blog on this topic: Aim for life connections instead of networking.
The thing that bothers me in any discussion about relationship-building or standard networking is that often, the lesson seems to be that you connect with people when you need them. I disagree. I don’t want to be called when you need me if you had no interest before that. You either want the life connection or you don’t. It’s not contextual to “I need something now.”
The executive recruiter who placed me in my current role is the same recruiter who placed me in my role at Aon several years ago. He periodically checked in on me and had set a recurring event on his calendar marking the anniversary of my Aon start date. Just over three years ago, he reached out to me on this anniversary and we arranged a breakfast. That breakfast led to the introduction to, and unlikely connection with, my current company. It came as a result of a life connection – a relationship – not because I was looking for a role.
I have other recruiters in my “network” who call and email aggressively when they are trying to fill a role, yet never reach out in between. And how many emails do I get from people who worked for me years ago saying something like “Hi, I know it has been years since we have spoken but I am now looking for a job. Can you help?”
Or how about those family members or friends who don’t reach out to you for years, then one day, ask for money or favors? It happens far too often. Thus, my rant.
Make friends before you need them.
People want to feel needed and loved all the time, and not simply when you want their help or need something. And by “people,” I would definitely include myself.
But how do you do this? Here are a few tips.
Always use social media cheats.
Facebook and LinkedIn remind you of special occasions and make it very easy to say happy birthday or congrats to peeps in your circle. Use them. This is a great, quick way to say hello and it keeps your name fresh in their minds. Use the “you might know” feature too. Every social platform has a variation of this. It turns out that your high school football teammate married someone who works at a company you admire. Reach out immediately. Don’t wait until you decide to pursue a job at that company. By that point, it’s too late.
Buy stamps and custom note cards and use them.
I bought each of my nieces and my nephew 36 thank you notes and urged them to use them throughout the year. That is less than one personal note each week but likely about 34 more than they sent last year. Email is easy and crowded. Online billing and electronic advertising have resulted in snail mail being predominantly political crap and charities. Take advantage of the gap and send a personal card. The average white collar professional gets 120+ emails per day; often it feels like more than that. Email gets lost. A card will not and will ultimately mean more than a few email lines or something on Facebook.
Pick up the phone instead of flipping your middle finger.
Do you have to drive everyday and often get stuck in traffic? Use that time for calls NOT related to work. Talking work AND dealing with stress, unless you REALLY like your job, will increase likelihood of road rage. Call someone funny that you haven’t heard from in years. Call the woman you heard started an amazing company this year. Call your allegedly best friend you have likely only touched via texts for at least a week. If you are on a train for your commute, commit to handwriting a note or sending an email to someone with whom you have not connected in 6 months.
Say yes more.
Saying yes to more opportunities opens up a world of new life connections, allowing you to expand your world beyond the immediate circle. While sometimes this may mean going beyond that with which you are normally comfortable, it will open you up to more people who you may be able to help and who may be able to help you. Plus, it helps you live a more optimal life.
Go to those reunions. Accept random coffee requests. Return the call of those headhunters and agree to exploratory interviews. Think about how many work events you go to because you feel you have to. Make at least a similar amount of time available for yoga, small venue concerts, and that pottery class you considered twenty years ago. Actually talk to the parents waiting with you when you pick up your kids from school or attend the soccer match.
Taking a risk and doing something different can be both liberating and empowering. If you normally hesitate when asked, for example, to volunteer for something, saying yes might lead to rewarding personal and professional results today and later on when you need help.
Maintain an events and occasions calendar.
This can be especially relevant if you change jobs frequently. Use Google or a private email server for this given birthdays are for life. Record special dates of coworkers, former coworkers or cool people you meet. Don’t be creepy, but sending a note that says “Hey. Just realized the annual blah Blah blah event is coming up. It was such a pleasure sitting at the table with you and Sally last year I thought I would reach out to see if you were attending this year. Want to join me again?” Simple and not creepy.
Call someone today.
When a job comes up or there’s a chance to start a new company or any other opportunity is “public,” it’s already too late. The core people are already known and in the system contextually. When you need help, or are in the midst of a crisis, it is so much harder to find help in the moment. If you want to be one of those core people for any opportunity, or to be able to connect with help in a crisis, you absolutely need to make friends before you need them.
Be well. Lead On. Adam
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To whom much is given, much is expected. This expression is so often quoted yet dozens of organizations are struggling to survive as public and private corporate funding is cutback. On this page, I share info about some amazing work being done by charities I have chosen to support. I encourage you to help out as you can, be it with your time, expertise, or finances.
Blurbs largely pulled from the organization websites.
LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative problem solving, shared accountability and a relentless focus on achieving real, sustainable and measurable results for the clients we serve.
Austin Pets Alive! fills critical gaps in Austin’s shelter live-outcome rate by identifying the key groups of animals that are typically euthanized in a shelter setting and maintaining comprehensive, innovative programs to help these groups survive.
Using best practices from around the country, APA! developed programs to care specifically for these groups, thereby reducing their staggering over-representation on euthanasia lists and directly increasing the city’s save rate. (from website)
Out Youth provides many programs and services that promote the educational, mental, emotional, physical and social development of LGBTQIA+ (lesbian/gay/bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual) youth and their allies.
CGLA’s mission is to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services and social supports that strengthen lives, families and communities. Our vision is to proactively fill the void of legal representation, wraparound services and advocacy for people affected by the criminal justice system. Join me and CGLA in partnering with scores of law firms, corporations, community organizations, and law schools to change lives.
WTTW is a premier public media organization committed to creating and presenting unique television and digital media content… dedicated to bringing Chicago and the world together and invite our audiences to explore the knowledge and creative life of the arts, sciences, humanities, and public affairs; …committed to diverse perspectives, accessibility, innovation, community engagement, and life-long learning.
Chicago Public Media serves the public interest by creating and delivering diverse, compelling content that informs, inspires, enriches and entertains. Through a broad range of media platforms, we connect diverse audiences in our service area and beyond to one another. We help them make a difference in our communities, our region, and our world.
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning. Washington University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington University’s faculty and staff strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of the greater St. Louis community, the country, and the world.
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills.
It is getting toward the end of another great year and I am looking to do something different than giving presents to friends and family. I continue to support my favorite organizations like Washington University, Hopewell Baptist Church, Howard Brown Health Center, WBEZ Chicago Public Radio, and Cabrini Green Legal Aid. Now, however, I want to give to charities with whom I have not previously been connected. No strings or commitments, and to be clear I’m talking relatively small gifts of $100, $250, or $500 per org. Not huge by any means but I know there are small organizations out there that could use every dollar. I have no preset limit (nor minimum) on total giving as part of this year-end effort, but I hope to support several new organizations with gifts of $100, $250, or $500. While I ask NOT to be added to any lists, I am clearly looking for causes that may merit continued support. I will make all decisions and donations before the end of this year. Thus, please do not post anything after December 31.
So here are my simple rules followed by explanation of what your organization needs to do.
Easy Rules:
1) Charity must be formally registered as a United States based nonprofit charitable organization.
2) I will not support any charity that promotes or supports hatred, violence, discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia, or anything that could be seen as such.
3) Political organizations or lobbying groups that would not qualify for tax exempt status or otherwise any groups for which my donation would not be deductible as a charitable contribution are excluded.
2) Comment on the blog below explaining a bit about your charity and why you need support. Be sure to reference the organization’s website, Twitter handle, and/or FaceBook usernames if applicable.
3) ***OPTIONAL*** Mention in a tweet “@ALSWharton – would love for you to support [name of charity]” with a link to this blog post. Be sure to tweet from the twitter account of the charity.
That’s it. I will follow-up if more information is needed or I select your charity.
Thanks for all you do to help others. Keep up the good work!
Best,
Adam
If there is someone out there that wants to help out by making a matching contribution, let me know and I will share the candidates and selections with you.Â
Be well! Lead On.
Adam
Adam L. Stanley
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“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.”— Winston Churchill
Use the “you might know” feature too. Every social platform has a variation of this. It turns out that your high school football teammate married someone who works at a company you admire. Reach out immediately. Don’t wait until you decide to pursue a job at that company. By that point, it’s too late.
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