LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Welcome ,
Although many people denote “ work ” and “ life ” as separate things , the fact is that they are intrinsically intertwined . That is why , when I first began IT Radix in 2008 , its purpose was to help others succeed in both “ work and life ”. Our goal was to do this primarily ( but not limited to ) by providing high quality IT services and support . Whether it was onsite or cloud-based solutions , technical consulting , user support or simply connecting our clients with other services and resources , we knew that when our clients succeeded , we would also be enjoying success and “ life .” By employing this wholistic approach to our business and keeping the goal of being helpful and of service foremost , we ’ ve had the pleasure of watching our clients grow as we have grown , matured and enjoyed success . I been thinking about what I stand for as a business owner , friend , daughter , mother and wife . Those roles are all intertwined !
Who you are at your core doesn ’ t simply turn off when you walk into the office ; in fact , your values should be amplified to touch the rest of your team – particularly if you ’ re in a leadership role . So , here ’ s something I ’ ve been wanting to get off my chest : we need to care more . Care about the things that truly matter . Care so deeply that it hurts . And I don ’ t just mean care about the office gossip , what we ’ re having for lunch , or what we look like . I mean care about our environment , our future , or more poignantly , our children ’ s future , and we need to take steps towards building the life we want to see .
For example , one sustainability initiative we recently undertook in our office was a kitchen remodel . Now , instead of using single-use plates , we installed a dishwasher so we can use less water to clean our dishware . Plus , our employees can no longer complain about handwashing their dishes , which is a win-win scenario . My point ? All little changes matter . No matter how small of a drop in the ocean it may seem , making a commitment toward positive change can create a significant chain reaction .
And this line of thinking isn ’ t just delegated to the environment and sustainability ; it ’ s applicable in the broader scope of life and business . Think about it : what ’ s one simple change you could implement immediately that would have a
positive compounding effect on your personal well-being or career over time ? Now , if you take this seed of an idea and plant it within your company or even your family , you will be surprised at how fast it can spread into a garden of change .
Take my son , for example . Recently he tossed a bottle in the garbage , and when I told him to retrieve it and put it in the recycling , he seemed confused . “ But it ’ s only one bottle , Mom … what ’ s the issue ?” I explained to him what I ’ ve been elaborating to you : every little bit counts . I made him consider what would happen if each of his friends threw a bottle in the garbage today , tomorrow , the next day , and so on . He realized this meant that many bottles would unnecessarily end up in the landfill instead of being recycled properly , and by creating this positive habit today , it would be easier for him to continue it tomorrow and into the future .
So , I want to leave you with this : be the change you wish to see in the world . Whether it ’ s keeping your kids accountable for their future environment , cutting down on wasted resources at the office , or helping businesses with their IT issues , only YOU have the power to enact positive change .
I want to thank you for your ongoing readership of Momentum NJ Magazine , and we hope you had a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend !
Cathy Coloff Managing Member of IT Radix and Editor of Momentum NJ Magazine
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