Dear Parents, Caregivers and Children,

On Monday this week I received a very thoughtful gift from a colleague that was centred around a conversation we were having about leadership. The gift was a book titled 'Legacy'. Legacy is a book about the operation that is the All Blacks and what the All Blacks can teach us about life. While I have only just started reading this book, a key message that has come through, is that no one person, is above any task that improves the team and how even the perceived smallest of tasks, can have a much larger positive impact. 

It is the message of valuing / noticing the small things in life that I shared with the children at Monday's assembly. It is far too easy to let the moment of acknowledging the small things pass us by, or passing up an opportunity to do an act of good that by nature may be perceived as small, but can have a significant influence.

My experience with this scenario is just that. To my colleague, it was to him probably just a small act, not that big of deal. But in fact it's impact is big. Not only was it thoughtful and generous, it showcases his ability to listen and respond. In addition the impact of personal growth from reading and learning from what is proving to be a thoughtful book that brings Rugby and Leadership together (two high interests of mine). In addition it has provided an excellent context for me to share what I feel is a really important message. The message being, 'be prepared to act in small ways as the impact they can have can be big and make a point of appreciating the small things that often lie in front of us'.  

Warm Regards

Geoff