Diary Back Page Notes: Loren Ridinger

One Saturday in January, I had the great opportunity to speak with SVP of Market America, Loren Ridinger.  I can not begin to tell you the wealth of information that I received or the sincere genuine spirit that was relayed through the phone.  Normally when speaking with an individual who owns a billion dollar company, there is a certain aura that you find attached to the conversation.  This was certainly not the case.  What started off as an interview turned into an impromptu mentoring session for me.  I don't know how the tables turn so quickly, but it did and I was extremely grateful.

Prior to the interview, I had been feeling overwhelmed concerning my professional life and how I had not devoted time to anything personal in years.  I will be 33 soon and the desire to have a husband and family, well the voice is becoming louder in my ear.  I love everything that i do but like any other person, I do want to be fulfilled all around in my life.

Well, when speaking with Loren, it was as if she knew my exact thoughts and offered a lot of answers without realizing it (or maybe she did).  We spoke about building from the ground up and the heartaches that come along with the construction work.  We talked about being a woman and having that introspective time just for me.  Of course the topic of men came, but it was the usual conversation.  What Loren said to me has stuck with me since we last spoke.  She said, "Diana you have to connect yourself to someone who understands your drive and encourages your growth."  You may ask why that was so earth shattering to me? Here is the reason, sometimes when you long to feel a void, you settle on the slightest imperfection hoping to make it work.  When Loren made this statement, it came as a confirmation to not move forward in something that could potentially be destructive to me.  Little warnings will come to you in any form.  You just have to keep your ears open.

I will tell you that many people have come my way but the sincerity, compassion, and time that was given to me by this powerhouse of a woman was invaluable.  The humility alone was enough to bring tears to my eyes.  She talked with me for over an hour, with no rush and made me feel that what we were discussing was just as important as anything else.  People are just not that kind anymore these days to take time away from their lives to our into yours.  Loren and I have never met.  This was a phone call and the beauty of this woman's heart shined.

Here are a few other tidbits she taught me:

1. Give, give, and give.
2.  Understand that in building your brand there is sacrifice.  You have to determine how much you desire to sacrifice.
3. Give, give, and give.
4. Work with integrity.
5. Give, give, and give.
6. What you think about, that is what you will become.
7. You can have the life you desire, its your choice.
8. Give, give, and give.

Need more inspiration?  visit www.lorensworld.com