“I care. I care a lot. It’s kind of my thing.”
These words, verbatim, came out of my mouth today and stopped me dead in my tracks. I have long admired Leslie Knope for her dedication, fearlessness, and selflessness, and quoting naturally her feels like I might have a tiny real life Leslie inside.
Yes, I know she is a fictional character, yet she’s still a role model: she workes diligently to improve her community and made others feel valued and important (cue Ted Lasso, another fictional character I aspire to). You better believe I consciously channeled my inner Leslie multiple times during my recent campaign.
And I do care a lot.
Who’s up for a Leslie Knope challenge? To be the Leslie of whatever you do? Caring for your community and the individuals in it - in business and in life. Think of the change that could happen.
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I had forgotten that I designed the images below to print and frame in my office! I started these shortly before the shut down when my husband moved into my office and eventually took it over. I begrudgingly moved into the guest room and haven’t decorated it, but now it’s time. I’m pretty sure that’s what Leslie would do.
Note: Only love to all the cats, cat people, small dogs, and small dog people out there. I have a cat, and I love him. I also have a giant fluffy dog, the two are best friends, and this Ron Swanson quote makes me laugh out loud thinking about my fur babies.
