Corporate Tai Chi For Adults & Kids

Carlos Salgado, the Dedicated

Carlos Salgado, my loyal student and friend, understood the meaning of Corporate Tai Chi. He knew that when the individual is balanced, the work flows. And that when the work flows, both the employer and the employee profit.

Carlos, a much-loved Sales Executive and Mentor at Microsoft, loving husband, father, son and friend, spent a good deal of his time studying the human condition. Whether he was studying his tiger claw (Fu-Jow Pai) kung fu, examining how the adversary advances, always finding the latest internet video arrivals in kung fu, tai chi, ultimate fighting OR whether he was teaching the relationship-building piece of the sales process at Microsoft; Carlos had a true understanding of how balance was at the heart of the matter.

Carlos believed in the method of Corporate Tai Chi, that of inaugurating five-minutes of actual tai chi exercise into an organization at the beginning of each day. He was convinced, as am I, that the simple practice of focusing the attention at the start of the day can greatly increase employee productivity which, in turn, increases well-time, employee retention and positive attitude while one works, and, ultimately, adds to the corporate bottom line. He believed it because he practiced it, personally. He started his day with a short meditation/chi kung/tai chi practice that jump-started his energy. He continued his day always making sure to increase his potential through investigation in areas that would enhance the mark he made on us all.

As an engineer, Carlos understood body dynamics. As a kung fu and tai chi student, he understood the impact that martial practice has on your life. Carlos believed so strongly in the Corporate Tai Chi concept, that he invited me to a Microsoft Sales Meeting to open it with a five-minute presentation. The result created a relaxed, attentive corporate body, energized, ready to work, motivated to go on with the agenda at hand.

Carlos was a faithful practitioner, from many angles, putting his martial arts into his work, his home life, and most importantly, into his very essence. It has been an honor to have spent many days training with him since October, 2007. To become close to his family, to be around a man who always had a smile for me and never had an evil work to say about anyone. As always, the student became the teacher on many occasions, as always happens when there is dedication, exploration and consideration.

Carlos Salgado, corporate tai chi advocate and example, my friend and so very excellent a student; we can look to your courageous attitude as we continue with you in our hearts.