The Giant Event

06/08/2016

To Do....Done!(A Response) https://t.co/fxwm5Npwkj via

Sharon now (June 7, 2016) responds to Sharon then (June 7, 2012) Answer: (To a question posed four years earlier) Yes, it’s okay to say, “And a child will lead them?” Questions po…

04/10/2016

Founding Giant Corey Harris receives awards for his "Executive Teaming and Individual Coaching" contributions for the Kennesaw State University's Executive Master in Business Administration Class of 2016, Gold Acumen Team! Congratulations Corey Harris, you are a Giant!

03/29/2016

SURPRISE!!!
You have been selected as the Deputy Mayor of Giantville!
(Your post is up for re-elction and ends in 24 hours)

If you see your profile photo posted, you are today's Deputy Mayor of Giantville!
You are responsible for leading today's conversation in the community.

OPEN RESPONSE: Today's topic is "Likable"
Definition: lik·a·ble
ˈlīkəb(ə)l/
adjective
(especially of a person) pleasant, friendly, and easy to like.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: (Follow the prompt and adhere to the guidelines to facilitate the Giant discussion. It is advised to refrain from comments referring to religion, race and politics. Use positive language and refrain from the use of profanity.)

PROMPT: Using the word "Likable" how would you suggest that the residents of Giantville consider their personality and how it can attract or distract people? We will ask others to give their responses. The more the merrier, as this will give us all options on how to appeal to people who are not interested in being "Likable"

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: Bridget Deas is a Founding Giant of The Giant Event. She is also the owner of New Beginning Hair Design in Conyers, GA. She spends a great deal of her time understanding her clients needs in order to produce a great product that simultaneously develops her business.

03/26/2016

Good morning residents of Giantville!
Please remember to take out your trash and leave it curbside for the incinerator truck to pick up. Remember we only collect the following...
- Negative Thoughts
- Anger
- Distraction
- Fear
What we DO NOT collect.
- Negative People (This is a Fantasy. There is no such thing as negative people, only negative thoughts and actions. In reality all people are Giants and with guidance and understanding, any negative thoughts or actions can become positive thoughts and interactions. Never throw away relationships, people have a way of surprising you and making important comebacks no matter what their setback.
Trash is collected Sunday at noon.
-Governor, Sharon Saffold
Join us in Giantville at www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement
Find out about The Giant Event at www.facebok.com/thegiantevent

Good morning residents of Giantville!
Please remember to take out your trash and leave it curbside for the incinerator truck to pick up. Remember we only collect the following...
- Negative Thoughts
- Anger
- Distraction
- Fear
What we DO NOT collect.
- Negative People (This is a Fantasy. There is no such thing as negative people, only negative thoughts and actions. In reality all people are Giants and with guidance and understanding, any negative thoughts or actions can become positive thoughts and interactions. Never throw away relationships, people have a way of surprising you and making important comebacks no matter what their setback.

Trash is collected Sunday at noon.

-Governor, Sharon Saffold
Join us in Giantville at www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement
Find out about The Giant Event at www.facebok.com/thegiantevent

03/25/2016

Have you stopped by Giantville and joined today's conversation lead by Deputy Mayor T.O. Lawrence? If not..wait are you waiting for?! Head on over to Giantville for key lessons on being approachable. See you soon!
www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement

SURPRISE!!! YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS TODAY'S DEPUTY MAYOR OF GIANTVILLE!
(Your post is up for re-elction and ends in 24 hours)

If you see your profile photo posted, you are today's Depty Mayor of Giantville!
You are responsible for leading today's conversation in the community.

OPEN RESPONSE: Today's topic is "Approachable"
ap·proach·a·ble
əˈprōCHəb(ə)l/
adjective
1. friendly and easy to talk to.
"managers should be approachable"
synonyms: friendly, welcoming, pleasant,agreeable,

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: (Follow the prompt and adhere to the guidelines to facilitate the Giant discussion. It is advised to refrain from comments referring to religion, race and politics. Use positive language and refrain from the use of profanity.)

PROMPT: Using the word "Approachable " with photography, media or images. How would you advise the residence of Giantville to consider when seeking services or seeking clients, friends, re-positioning, exposure or mentors as a way of advancing themselves in area where they may not have access to a Giant to inquire about who to approach or how to be approachable? Please comment Giantville residents. The more the merrier, as this will give us all options on how to appeal to people who are not interested in being "Approachable"

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW: Theodore O. Lawrence is a photographer, videographer, facebook, and general multimedia guru
UGA alumni (BAs in Print journalism and film, MA in telecommunications) Has been very instrumental in the developing of The Giant Event and The Giant Movement's Facebook presence. To follow his photography and videography and get great messages on managing media "like" or "follow" him at facebook.com/squishedbiscuit
T.O. also provides photo booths with custom made props for for your themes at any event.
T.O. is also an all-around weird, nice guy!

03/25/2016

We're you one of the 295 people that stopped by Giantville today to read what Deputy Mayor of Giantville, Candra Cherry had to say about being Coachable?! If not, it's not to late to join in the conversation! Join us at www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement

03/22/2016

Sharon is reporting news from Giantville! Have you joined The Giant Movement at www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement?

We are welcoming new residence by the minutes. All aboard! Next stop Giantville! It's where the Giants live.

03/22/2016

Come on over and join us in Giantville! The address where Giants dwell is www.facebook.com/thegiantmovement
See you soon! What are you waiting for? This is where the fun, and the development is! (Typed while smiling) smile emoticon Join today, before midnight to help us reach 100 Likes!

The Giant Movement is dedicated to building bridges between those who lack access to people with an excess of resources, knowledge and opportunities.

03/21/2016

Talk about a Giant Life with friends.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/local/meet-four-lifelong-friends-who-will-all-turn-100-this-summer/2016/03/14/54982560-ea4d-11e5-a9ce-681055c7a05f_video.html

Leona Barnes, Elizabeth Hammett, Gladys Butler and Bernice Underwood are lifelong friends who were born and raised in Southwest Washington. They will all turn 100 this summer.

03/21/2016

Thank you Heather Harris Thorpe for introducing us to this Giant!


https://m.facebook.com/amightygirl/photos/a.360833590619627.72897.316489315054055/990593934310253/?type=3

"Doctoral students the world over have long despaired about the grueling hours required to obtain a Ph.D. Just ask Colette Bourlier, age 90. This week, she became one of the oldest people in France to be awarded a doctorate, 30 years after she first began researching immigrant workers in Besançon, in eastern France.

She wrote all 400 pages of her thesis by hand, according to her thesis adviser, Serge Ormaux, vice president of the Université de Franche-Comté in Besançon, where she received the degree. On Tuesday, she was awarded a doctorate in geography after being questioned for more than two hours by an academic jury... 'It took me a while because I took some breaks,' she said in a phone interview. 'I did the best that I could. I received much encouragement from my advisers, and I think the jury was satisfied. I am very moved.'"

As for her next steps, the newly minted Dr. Bourlier says, “I am old. Now, I just want to relax.” And, her thesis adviser, Serge Ormaux, agrees that a rest is well deserved: "This Ph.D. was not some kind of gift. It was a very rigorous, analytical and relevant work, and I am very proud of her. It was a magical moment.”

To read more from The New York Times about Colette Bourlier's story, visit nyti.ms/1UF9UDT

For two fun picture books for young children starring Mighty Girls who learn about the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals, we highly recommend "The Most Magnificent Thing" (http://www.amightygirl.com/the-most-magnificent-thing) and "Rosie Revere, Engineer" (http://www.amightygirl.com/rosie-revere-engineer)

For an excellent guide focused on helping teens achieve their goals by building their self-confidence, we recommend "The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence and Achieve Your Goals" at http://www.amightygirl.com/the-self-esteem-workbook-for-teens

For another helpful guide for teen girls focused on turning her dreams into reality, check out "Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything" at http://www.amightygirl.com/doable

And, for more books to encourage Mighty Girls of all ages to go after their dreams, regardless of the obstacles they encounter along the way, check out our blog post, "Big Dreams for a New Year: Books to Inspire Your Mighty Girl," at http://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=10834

03/20/2016

I returned home last night FB family and I brought some huge lessons in Leadership with me. Over the course of the next month I intend to invite you into the conversation. Are you interested? Over the past year I have witness a variety of leadership styles, many of which have been painful to experience. The Giant Movement is dedicated the eradication of alienation that happens between those who have and those who have not, and those who know from those who know not. Whose with me?!