It’s impossible to win the race unless you venture to run.
Richard M. DeVos
42 Days Of Yes!
Support The Team
Today my family said YES to hosting a potluck for my daughter’s cross country team. We were thrilled to spend a warm summer evening with about 70 amazing people, and I found myself, as I often do, marveling at this team.
They truly model the concept of work hard/play hard: they devote hours to training and give their all at meets, but have a great time goofing around with each other too. These strong young women are willing to stretch their limits and be the best they can be. They are led by dedicated coaches with the crucial – and often hard-to-find – leadership skill of being able to focus on the development of the team while also prompting the growth of each individual member.
While their athletic ability astounds me, what impresses me most about these young women is their heart. In a sport like cross country, each athlete runs her own race – but these girls are all about the team. I’ve watched my daughter and her friends run miles at a pace I can’t even fathom, cross the finish line, then immediately cheer on others. They display such character and positive leadership, and it is a joy to witness – and learn from.
We have extraordinary leaders coming up in the world, and today’s YES leaves me so hopeful and optimistic about the future! To what did you say YES today?
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Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who need to get unstuck – whether in your leadership ability, income level, or from spinning your wheels in the day-to-day. Christi helps you flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.
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