February’s book of the month was Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. This memorable read navigated us through the world of being open and vulnerable. Along with book shares, we held a vulnerability workshop at the Bird Rock Systems headquarters. We did a deep dive on what "vulnerability" means to each of us and the value we place on our own vulnerability.
It opened our eyes, as we didn’t realize the power of being vulnerable and what it means to us in our everyday lives. Often times, people mistake being vulnerable as shameful or as a sign of weakness when in fact, being vulnerable is brave, builds trust among a team, and helps us to show our real selves. Keep in mind, these principles only scratch the surface of the book. Reach out to us at Bird Rock Systems if you would like to chat more about Daring Greatly!
Remember, asking for help and being vulnerable is “courageous and contagious”!
Watch Brene Brown's Ted Talk about the Power of Vulnaribility: YOUTUBE
Bird Rock celebrated another milestone, this time in the Yucatan Peninsula! In the heart of the Yucatan, we visited the towns of Cancun, Tulum, and Quintana Roo - and every day was an adventure!
Once we spent our first couple of hours settling in and eating practically everything in sight - the real fun began.
We spent the majority of the time immersing ourselves in the ancient Mayan culture. We swam in underground water caves, known as cenotes, where we learned some were used by the Mayans for sacrificial ceremonies. (Not the one we were in!)
The major highlight of our trip was when we visited one of the new Seven Wonders of the World: Chichen Itza! This historic, architectural wonder marks one of the largest Mayan cities from early history. The structure pictured above was the government site at the center of the city. This unique, educational, team building experience was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Bird Rock.
As a team who works hard and plays harder, it's important to us to celebrate these big moments. Follow our Instagram to find more pictures from our trip!
Does Bird Rock have a new VP of Services? No, but our VP of Services, Joe Javien, and his family are expecting a new baby boy!
As the extension of the Bird Rock family, our team was more than ecstatic to plan a surprise baby shower for Joe and his own! We decorated the office with all things blue, and our VP of Sales & Operations hand-decorated an adorable 5-tiered cake.
With presents, games, and well wishes galore, we're excited to welcome baby Keanu into our world.
Congratulations to Joe and Krystal!
SAVE THE DATE: Our upcoming 16th Annual Lunch and Learn at Torrey Pines is coming up this May 14th! Meet with some of our strategic partners that can help you with any of your technology or services needs. This annual event takes place at the famous Torrey Pines Lodge that also hosts the Farmers Insurance Open every year. Get ready to hear from our partners about the new and exciting things they have in store. Details TBA, please reach out to your Bird Rock representative to learn more!
Author's Update 3/16/2020 - Due to the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19, Bird Rock Systems is doing everything we can to comply with the precautions given from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, the event listed above is postponed until further notice and we will continue to ensure the safety of our clients, employees, and partners.
It's only March, but we already can't wait for summer vacation! Bring your friends and family to help us clean up our local beaches in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County on May 30th! As a thank you for helping us clean up, we'll be hosting a happy hour right after. Grabbers and garbage bags will be provided. Find out more soon!
Author's Update 3/16/2020 - Due to the unforeseen circumstances of COVID-19, Bird Rock Systems is doing everything we can to comply with the precautions given from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, the event listed above is postponed until further notice and we will continue to ensure the safety of our clients, employees, and partners.
Last month, we hosted a Mixology event with our partners at OneTrust Security and STEALTHbits to share what tools make the perfect compliance cocktail! We provided a different approach to learning about your business' compliance needs, focusing on how your data is managed and how you keep that data secured. Our presenters gave insight into how their solutions, partnered with our services, can help your business be aligned with current CCPA laws that came into effect in 2020.
Find out how you can get a free CCPA assessment from Bird Rock Systems by contacting Christine Nguyen | cnguyen@birdrockusa.com | Linkedin
Amid the concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we at Bird Rock Systems believe the health and safety of our clients, team members, and partners are of the utmost importance. Our thoughts and well wishes are shared with anyone affected by the coronavirus.
This unforeseen circumstance has affected the health of employees and employers across the country. With more businesses pursuing to have their employees work from home, Bird Rock Systems can help your team with setting up your remote work process. Staying productive and having access to all the right systems while working remotely is important to your health, your business, and us.
Contact us at info@birdrockusa.com for more information.
From now until May 10th, you can enjoy the famous Flower Fields located in Carlsbad! With the view of flowers that stretch far beyond the eye can see, the fields offer tractor rides, sweet pea mazes, and plenty of activities for kids.
Purchase your tickets HERE.
Visit LA's largest craft beer festival, featuring over 80 breweries, food trucks, live music and much more! On April 4th, brewers of international and domestic beers gather for unlimited tastings, food trucks, and live entertainment.
Find more information and get tickets HERE!
Need some time to relax? Attend the OC Yoga Festival at Huntington Beach with the top local instructors. This free event for all ages and skill levels provides a variety of relaxing activities.
See what classes are available HERE.
The annual Hot Chocolate Run is back in Downtown San Diego! Each Hot Chocolate 15/5K race features both a 15K (9.3 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles) distance and all runners are encouraged to join the fun!
Get more details HERE.
The San Diego Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Road Race returns, starting at Petco Park. It benefits Make-A-Wish®, a national charity that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Exciting things are happening at Bird Rock. Every month, enjoy some new-tech updates, fun upcoming events, and what's going on in So-Cal!