New York Times Columnist, Thomas Friedman spoke at
the Community Center Theater on Tuesday, January 8th as part of our 2012-2013 series. We received great
interest prior to Friedman’s appearance and we are happy to report a sold out
series.
Thomas
Friedman emphasized that we, America, are not what we used to be and that
“average…is over.” Friedman discussed
the idea that Americans have slipped into a state of complacency and no longer
strive for “that little extra,” which we were once known for. He also affirmed that Americans can no longer
live by the words of Woody Allen stating “90% of life is just showing up.” Friedman focuses on a need to “think like an
immigrant, think like an artisan, think like a waitress at Perkins Pancake
House on Highway 100 in Minneapolis” in that nothing will be handed to us and
that we must take pride in the work that we do.
Friedman
concluded his talk with the idea that a person’s curiosity and passion quotient
are more valuable than ones’ IQ in a hyper-connected world. People need to be passionate about what they do
and strive to invent, re-invent and re-engineer their job while doing it. No longer, can you expect promotions and new
positions based upon length of service, but rather you need to create the
situation where you have to be
promoted or offered positions. Many walked away with a new look on their everyday lives and are calling Friedman the “best
speaker yet.”
Next up for the Sacramento Speakers Series will
be education reform advocate, Michelle Rhee. She
will speak on Tuesday, January 29th at the
Community Center Theater.
The event will be held at the Community
Center Theater in Downtown Sacramento at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 29th.
Doors open at 7:00 pm.
For more information about the Sacramento
Speakers Series and the 2012-2013 Season visit them online at sacramentospeakers.com
