Dorothy’s compassion for the individuals she helps shines through in this interview with Inside Pulse TV’s reporter “tvgeorge.” If you have watched the series, Dorothy is one of the professional organizers who works with the hoarder, the family, and helpers and actually gets the job done.
I respect Dorothy even more after reading her interview responses. These are three of Dorothy’s character qualities that I want to emulate as a professional organizer:
1. Diligence – She does her homework. Dorothy takes the time to learn what judicial, social, and law enforcement resources are also available to help.
2. Respect – A hoarder is a person who is entitled to respect. When she first contacts the client, Dorothy makes the statement, “I promise not to throw anything away.” The response from the client is one of shock. Dorothy is right; that is a decision only the owner can make.
3. Persistence – Dorothy spends the extra time – sometimes 1 month – behind the scenes to make sure the hoarder has success outside of the two hours of filming.
Read the entire interview here.
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Dear Martha,
I am speechless. Your words made me feel so proud about myself. Thank you for recognizing my character qualities – I’ve not had this experience before. Now I know all I need to know about who you are: professional, altruistic, all about moving the bigger conversation forward, and of course kind and thoughtful leadership. Your clients and readers are lucky to have you in their lives. xo
Dorothy Breininger
You are welcome, Dorothy. I was touched by your response. Keep doing what you are doing and helping people.