Weaving Dreams: The Joy of Work, The Love of Life
Discover inspiration where work and dreams meet\ We in America have been granted the unbelievable opportunity to search for silver linings every day. In the great expanse of this country, I truly believe that you can do whatever you set out to do—as long as you get up every day and keep trying. It's possible! Who would have ever dreamed that my dad—a poor boy in the early part of the twentieth century—would have made a living at weaving baskets . . . let alone build a company that would go on...
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The Longaberger Company, now one of the largest direct-selling organizations in the United States, began with Dave Longaberger's dream that he could market fine, American-made baskets. Even when others said it couldn't work, the company persevered and overcame doubters by sticking to a core set of principles. These principles of success still guide the company today, under the leadership of Dave's daughter Tami. Then and now, the center of that success has been Longaberger's highly creative and engaged employees who, together with Tami, carry forward the company's one-of-a-kind culture.With great tenderness, transparency, and candor, Tami Longaberger opens her heart, offering readers a glimpse of her unique American Dream—the kind not handed down or given freely, but earned by hard work and fierce tenacity. Whether sharing memories of her childhood in Appalachia or accounts of reaching out to businesswomen in the MIddle East, Longaberger evokes a balanced nostalgia for the sweetness of the past commingled with a passionate call for hope for the future. Weaving Dreams prompts readers to dream bigger, think more broadly, and risk taking the road less traveled. The life lessons remind us that we are all much more similar than distinct, that we have much for which to be grateful, and that the love of family is a treasure to be valued above all else. In Weaving Dreams: The Joy of Work, The Love of Life, Tami Longaberger emerges as a clear voice of encouragement and inspiration, challenging us all to live each moment to the fullest.Filled with common sense and wisdom that defies today's slick, impersonal business culture and lays the foundation for long-term growth, Weaving Dreams shares reflections from the heart of American doggedness, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship that will inspire you to new heights in business and life.The Longaberger Company is the premier U.S. manufacturer of handcrafted baskets and provider of other home and lifestyle products. It was founded in 1973 by Tami Longaberger's late father Dave. Since 1999, Tami has served as president, chair of the board, and CEO of The Longaberger Company. One of the largest direct-selling organizations in the country, it provides considerable income opportunity, as well as trips, recognition, and incentives to its 40,000 independent consultants.
Foreword Bernie J. Kosar Kosar, Bernie J.AcknowledgmentsPart 1 AMERICA 11 Love Where You Live: Finding Joy at Home 32 Only in America: Seizing Opportunities and Finding Silver Linings 93 Lessons from Purple Hands: Learning Work Ethic from My Father 154 With Feet Planted: Learning Respect for Our Country 195 A Pocket Full of Coins: Connecting with Bravery and Honor 256 An American Privilege: Being a Voice for the Voiceless 29Part 2 INTEGRITY 357 The Legacy of Right and Wrong: Learning from Mom and Dad 378 Right Is Right: Taking the High Road behind the Scenes 419 Parenting with the End in Mind: How I Worked to Instill Responsibility and Work Ethic in My Children 4710 Making Things Right: A Consultant's Story of Longaberger Values 53Part 3 THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING 5911 "Getting It Right": The Struggle toward Self-Confidence 6112 Our Minds Are Double-Edged Swords: The Power of Positive and Negative Thinking 7113 Finding Balance: A Four-Part Recipe to Positive Thinking and Harmony 77Part 4 ENTHUSIASM 8114 Reflecting on a Legacy: Dad's Enthusiasm Was Contagious 8315 From the Homestead to the Office: Promoting Enthusiasm 8716 Feeding Joy: How I Remain Enthusiastic 9317 Applause!: One Consultant Reflects on Finding Joy and Purpose with Longaberger 99Part 5 LEARNING 10518 Cream Pies and Ohio Buckeyes: Defying My Dad and Going to College 10719 Supporting My Kids: Why Education Is So Important to Me 11320 What Diversity Can Teach Us: Lessons in Tolerance 11921 Longaberger 101: Improve Yourself and Pass It On! 125Part 6 FAMILY 13122 Thick and Thin: Sticking Together as a Family 13323 Memory Making: How Family Traditions Became Our Glue 14124 The Best Medicine: Laughter Is Critical for Any Family 14525 Expanding My Family: Opening Doors for Longaberger Consultants 149Part 7 COURAGE 15726 Learning to Pull Myself Up: Finding Courage Within 15927 Empty Shoes at The Bee: Finding Courage in Loss 16728 Grace in the Trying: Finding Courage in Difficult Circumstances 17329 Horizon of Hope: Finding Courage in Illness 179Part 8 SHARING AND GIVING BACK 18730 Hands in Dresden Dirt: My Love for Nature and the Beauty of the Earth 18931 Random Acts of Kindness: Teaching My Children the Joy of Giving 19532 Come Along with Me: Sharing My Days with Others 20133 Landing in the Desert: Sharing Business with the Women of the Middle East 20934 Philanthropy: A Way of Life 215Part 9 GRATITUDE 22335 Remembering to Say "Thank You": Important People, Important Moments 22536 A Posture of Gratitude: How I Live with a Grateful Heart 22937 How Can I Say "Thanks"? A Consultant's Gratitude 23338 Grateful to You: People Make Longaberger What It Is 239Index 243
