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The airports during the holidays can leave even the most seasoned travelers, like me, dazed and confused. Who can you help today?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI\u2019m terribly lost,\u201d<\/em> she said frantically with cloudy, 84 year-old eyes.\u00a0 \u201cCan you help me?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Nancy and I met last week at the Minneapolis\/St. Paul airport, the south terminal gate security.\u00a0 I was focused and selfishly absorbed in my workday, preparing to race through TSA Pre-check on my way to Los Angeles for business. She was dazed and confused \u2013 walking in circles, trying to find the plane to Denver that would take her to celebrate Thanksgiving with her grandchildren.<\/p>\n

When our eyes met, we shared a compelling mission.<\/p>\n

Our flights were scheduled to leave at the same time — just 32 minutes from then, on opposite ends of the airport. As an experienced traveler, I knew passengers were already pre-boarding both planes. By helping Nancy, I added significant risk to catching my LA plane on time.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know where I need to be,\u201d<\/em> she pleaded.\u00a0 \u201cI have my boarding pass, but I need to check this luggage,\u201d<\/em> she explained. Even though we were less than 20 yards from the South security station, bags like hers can only be checked at the North security station. \u201cCome with me, I’ll help you!\u201d came out of my mouth without thinking.<\/p>\n

Visions of the 1980s O.J. Simpson Hertz commercials flashed through my head: we need to run, <\/em>I thought.\u00a0 Oh yeah: she can’t run. <\/em>I smiled to myself at the challenge: What have I gotten myself into?<\/em><\/p>\n

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Escalators can seem gruelingly slow when you are in a hurry to get through security.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our 84-year-old sprint\/walk was rewarded when the elevator opened before I even pressed the button. On the Tram level, we boarded the train without a wait (that never happens.) Eventually, we were inserting her passport into the luggage tag scanner. A Delta attendant noticed our frenzy and bypassed the other travelers to help us (that seldom happens.) As her bag was successfully tagged, the nice Delta lady said: “Nancy, your plane leaves in less than 15 minutes from Terminal F. I believe you can make it if you hurry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

That’s good news, except neither of us had been through Security yet.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt least at my age, I get to go through the fast lane<\/strong> in security,\u201d <\/em>Nancy attempted to soften the tension.\u00a0 \u201cMe too,\u201d I smiled. We trotted into our brisk 84-year-old-lady pace and stepped onto the escalator to the Ticketing Level.\u00a0 On the way up, she sighed, look straight into my eyes and said: \u201cI\u2019m going to call my daughter when I get on the plane and tell her I met an angel today.” <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!\u201d <\/em>Nancy said as we parted after security.<\/p>\n

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Will I have the wealth, courage and adventurous spirit to travel when I’m 84 years old?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As I write this Thanksgiving story, I have no proof Nancy got onto her plane in time: I ran to my gate \u2013 feeling young, strong and calm.\u00a0 All I know is my butt hit the seat just three minutes before they shut the passenger door. I stared out the oval window into the grey November sky and thought: \u201cShe\u2019s going to call her daughter when she gets on the plane and tell her she met an angel today\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

This morning, I\u2019m grateful because I just met another person I want to be when I grow up.<\/em> What a gift! Will I have the wealth, courage and adventurous spirit to travel by myself when I\u2019m 84 years old?\u00a0 I hope so.<\/p>\n

Good leaders make a habit of letting instincts take over even when self-responsibility is in the front of minds. And we are willing to take the risk of helping others, even when it multiplies the pressure of our day.<\/p>\n

As you prepare for extra helpings of gratitude this week: please ask yourself…who needs your help today? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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