by Dr. Aida Martinez-Freeman, MHQ Managing Director
With leaves changing from green to red, orange and yellow, Autumn invites us to embrace a time of transition and change. While change can be uncomfortable, it can also be a catalyst of renewed energy and possibilities.
Autumn is my favorite season. Soon after Labor Day, I plan a family annual apple picking trip to our beautiful Minnesota orchards. Growing up in Puerto Rico, I had two seasons: summer and hurricanes. Since moving to the Midwest, I have taken every opportunity to enjoy each season and create new traditions with the family.
From apple picking to baking the first apple pie of the season, I engage in a process like Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), the Danish art of coziness. I fill my home with the smell of cinnamon, stock up on teas and delicious hot cocoa mixes, buy new candles with incredible scents like coconut and bergamot, fluff the blankets, and ensure the fireplace is ready.
When considering our work at MHQ, Autumn often comes with great client gatherings. Whether virtual, in-person, or a combination of the two, seminars and conferences create a space where being in community is central.
Much like Hygge, our work is centered on creating community and promoting the wellbeing of our clients, their volunteers, and their members. It is this mindfulness that benefits both our clients and MHQ staff members in powerful ways. For our work to advance, MHQ and our clients must mimic the change in leaves. We, too, transition in ways that push us to think, plan, let go, and act in new ways.
As we welcome this season, how are you leaning into change and new possibilities? How are you preparing for the season of change?
About MHQ
Management HQ (MHQ) is an accredited, full-service association management company. Our diverse team does our work through a lens of equity. We support boards so boards can focus on mission. MHQ manages the full business of client membership-based organizations, including providing each client an executive director and a full management and operations team. MHQ serves associations and their members in these sectors: Government, Information Sciences / Education, Human Services, and Identity-based Associations. For more about MHQ, visit https://www.management-hq.com/.
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