By Cory Thompson
In both business and everyday life, the most powerful changes often start with the simplest actions. A small gesture, a quick conversation, or an extra step to help someone can create a ripple effect that reaches further than we’ll ever realize.
As a business executive based in Fruita CO, and someone who spends a lot of time in Grand Junction CO, I’ve seen how helping others is one of the most underrated tools for success—not just in career development, but in building stronger, healthier communities.
Helping doesn’t require a grand platform or a big moment. It happens when we offer our time, share knowledge, open doors for others, or simply choose patience when it’s easier not to. These moments build trust. They shape our teams. And they define our character far more than titles or transactions ever could.
What I’ve learned as Cory Thompson, through leadership and local involvement, is that success without service is hollow. True fulfillment comes when we use our resources, roles, and experiences to elevate others. And when that mindset becomes part of how a business operates, the results speak for themselves—better collaboration, higher morale, and a culture people want to be part of.
In Fruita CO and Grand Junction CO, we have a special opportunity. These communities thrive on connection, and there’s no shortage of people eager to make a difference. If we each focused on helping just one person—at work, in our neighborhood, or even online—we’d all be better for it.
So ask yourself today: who can I help? And how can I show up for someone else?
The ripple starts with you.
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Cory Thompson
Business Executive | Fruita & Grand Junction, CO