{"id":3089,"date":"2015-04-15T04:00:34","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oilandgasadmins.com\/oga\/?p=3089"},"modified":"2015-04-15T04:01:51","modified_gmt":"2015-04-15T09:01:51","slug":"success-matters-embracing-radical-change-and-sustainable-integrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/success-matters-embracing-radical-change-and-sustainable-integrity\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Matters: Embracing Radical Change and Sustainable Integrity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/oilandgasadmins.com\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2538\" src=\"http:\/\/oilandgasadmins.com\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header.png\" alt=\"Success Matters Header\" width=\"600\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header.png 664w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header-624x115.png 624w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header-150x28.png 150w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Success-Matters-Header-500x92.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2347\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oilandgasadmins.com\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2347\" src=\"http:\/\/oilandgasadmins.com\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1.jpg\" alt=\"Debra Womack-Bourghs\" width=\"200\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1-940x1024.jpg 940w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1-624x680.jpg 624w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1-150x163.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oilandgasadmins.org\/oga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Debra-Headshot_1-459x500.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Debra Womack-Bourghs is the 2015 O&GA Global Executive Ambassador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>People, in general, intrigue me.\u00a0\u00a0 To put a\u00a0\u201cDebra\u201d twist on Forest Gump\u2019s quote,\u00a0\u201c<em>people<\/em>\u00a0 are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get until you bite into them (well, let\u2019s just say,\u00a0\u2018get to know them\u2019)\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever met that admin that makes you wonder, “What were they thinking”, “Where did they find her” or how about, “hmmmm”? I had such an experience.<\/p>\n<p>I was somewhere between “why” and “humm” when I first met this unique individual. \u00a0As I watched this sassy lady ace her learning curve, and radically adapt to the corporate culture, I was compelled to ponder the situation. My ah-ha moment came when I reached out to introduce myself to the new admin; and all I could say was “wow”!<\/p>\n<p>This professional admin sported a beautifully cut\u00a0suit, perfect makeup;\u00a0she was the picture of poise and grace. \u00a0I\u00a0honestly am ashamed of my stereotypical profiling, and consider myself blessed to call her friend.<\/p>\n<p>This precious lady taught me a most valuable lesson about success!\u00a0 We must embrace radical\u00a0change and sustainable integrity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Embracing Radical Change (Viewpoint)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radical change is all around us.\u00a0 If we are sitting static, we are dying.\u00a0 Change is the only constant in the universe.\u00a0 In this day and age, change is RADICAL.\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Radical\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\">www.google.com<\/a>): 1. Of or going to the root or origin; fundamental:\u00a0<em>a radical difference<\/em>.\u00a02. Thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms:\u00a0<em>a radical change in policy of a company.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Thesaurus.com\">www.Thesaurus.com<\/a>\u00a0provides the following main entry for\u00a0\u201cradical change”: Quantum leap.\u00a0 Definition: Sudden progress.\u00a0 Synonyms: abrupt change, advance, breakthrough, giant strides, inspiration, jump, leaps and bounds, transilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Radical change is a two way street!<\/li>\n<li>Break through stereotypes.\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Allow for individuality.\u00a0 It’s our diversity, uniqueness that adds the flavor to life.<\/li>\n<li>Give room for culture, environment and beginnings.<\/li>\n<li>What about you is strange, unique, diverse?<\/li>\n<li>How would you like for others to think about you, what impression would you like to leave when you walk away?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Change your lens.\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Can’t help but remember the adage of the woman who complained about how dirty her neighbor’s car was, until the day someone washed her windows.<\/li>\n<li>What is your vantage point??<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sustainable Integrity (Core Deep)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sustainable\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/\">www.merriam-webster.com<\/a>):\u00a0 Able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/\">www.google.com<\/a>):\u00a0 Able to be upheld or defended<\/p>\n<p>Integrity (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\">www.merriam-webster.com<\/a>): The state of being whole, entire, or undiminished:\u00a0<em>to preserve the integrity of the empire.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.Thesaurus.com\">www.Thesaurus.com<\/a>\u00a0 Definition: Honor, uprightness. Synonyms: candor, forthrightness, goodness, honestness, honesty, honorableness, incorruptibility, incorruption, principle, probity, purity, rectitude, righteousness, sincerity, straightforwardness, virtue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this industry, we commonly hear about the integrity of plays,\u00a0derricks or reserves; today I challenge you to consider\u00a0the integrity of your\u00a0\u201cpersonal development\u00a0\u201c assets.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some steps to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider available resources when determining your integrity (sustainability):\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Ask a friend<\/li>\n<li>Journal<\/li>\n<li>Draw a picture<\/li>\n<li>Take a walk<\/li>\n<li>Use your Employee Assistance Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Objectively determine where you got off track. Understanding what derailed us often prevents a recurrence.<\/li>\n<li>Write it down. Map\u00a0out the road to getting back on track.<\/li>\n<li>Leave a trail!\u00a0 Now that you know the right direction, get to it!\u00a0 Take that first leap of faith. One step at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Share your story, success is contagious. Remember, your\u00a0destiny always forges a trail for others to follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I was clearly uncomfortable with a new, strong personality, that seemed determined to upturn my apple cart. I almost missed an endearing acquaintance with an exceptional administrative professional.\u00a0 Today I honor a lady who chose to not\u00a0sacrifice her core integrity on the altar of traditional industry conservatism. By maintaining her integrity, keeping to her personal ‘true north\u2019; this lady demonstrated her sustainable genuine core self. I challenge you to take a quantum leap:\u00a0 Embrace radical change and sustainable integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Debra Womack-Bourghs<br \/>\nExecutive Ambassador<br \/>\nOil & Gas Admins International<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People, in general, intrigue me.\u00a0\u00a0 To put a\u00a0\u201cDebra\u201d twist on Forest Gump\u2019s quote,\u00a0\u201cpeople\u00a0 are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get until you bite into them (well, let\u2019s just say,\u00a0\u2018get to know them\u2019)\u201d. 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