Be Like Patty

When you open your mailbox and see a little red envelope, your smile is instant. And in weeks that have felt professionally heavy, that small moment can mean everything.

We all need a Patty in our lives—someone who takes the time to send encouragement, who reminds us we’re seen, supported, and not alone.

Be like Patty.

Be a friend.

Be a supporter.

Be an encourager.

Let your friends and leaders know you’re there for them. Give them something unexpected to smile about when they open the mailbox.

All it took today was a simple handwritten card—paired with the perfect sticker—reminding me that I am tough because of everything I’ve walked through.

Leaders need people like this in their corners. Leading is hard. Gratitude and encouragement can be few and far between, yet they make all the difference.

When you have board members like Patty, you treasure them deeply. They understand. They get it. These are the people you hold close—not temporary, not transactional—but steady, genuine, and kind. They become the friends and encouragers who sustain you.

Be like Patty.

Send a note.

Offer encouragement.

Be the light someone needs in an ever-darkening world.

Leadership is hard enough. Life isn’t getting easier. And friendships that endure become even more meaningful when an unexpected card shows up in your mailbox.

The smallest acts of kindness often leave the biggest impact. Being seen and heard matters. The world is brighter—and far more beautiful—because of the Pattys in it.

Thank you, Patty.

Best to you all. 💌