A couple of years ago, someone suggested I read a book called “Change the World” by Robert E. Quinn. The subtitle is “How Ordinary People Can Accomplish Extraordinary Results.” The book suggests that we are all potential change agents, capable of moving ourselves and others to the highest levels of excellence in ways that will change the world for the better.
 
I loved the book and I recommend it. But, I do take exception to one word in the subtitle. “Ordinary.” In my view, there is no such thing as ordinary people. I believe we are all embedded with extraordinary skills that, more often than not, flourish when times are tough. We have seen this time and time again. Compassion seems to grow exponentially when resources are scarce. And, the creativity is impressive. People figure out how to do for others when their own pockets are empty.
 
I’m excited to be part of a force of three million extraordinary people who are changing the world for the better. Tupperware is very progressive and unique in the way we incorporate social responsibility into the business plan for each unit. It is not separate from the operation of our businesses; it is at the heart of them. 
 
I close with the words of Robert Quinn. “We can each be transformational change leaders. We do not need to be world leaders, leaders of an organization, or even head of a family to do this. Each of us can make a significant contribution to positive change in ourselves, our relationships, and in any organization or culture in which we take part.”