Today (Tuesday) I'm at the MAD group having lunch. Fred and Norm are there, chaired by David Mack and Susan Zinder, its my home group. I consider it an oasis. We had some great visitors, some brand new members, and the regular gang. We followed the usual format, everyone spoke a bit about themselves, what they do, and who they would like to be connected with. Then a little problem solving for those with questions, thoughts, ideas.

Nothing new.

Nothing special.

But that is everything. People shared who they were and people listened and responded with kindness.

Engagement.

Thats the secret.

And, at Gotham, you can even get an award for it.

The real award is how much you change lives and how much your life is changed.

The idea for the Statue of Liberty came to a Frenchman at a dinner party.

Now THAT was some good engagement.