“As we help others grow into who they are meant to be, we become more of who we are meant to be, too.” – Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Clarity Kickstart:
Although my coaching clients come from a wide variety of fields, industries, life experiences, and levels of expertise, I frequently notice some common themes among them. One such theme involves their response to this question:
“What lights you up at work?”
More often than not, their answers will include some aspect of helping others grow. “I love helping a coworker figure out a challenge,” they might say, or “When I see someone on my team growing in their abilities, confidence, and leadership, and knowing I helped play a role in that.”
Helping others helps us. It helps us build a sense of community, helps us engage our strengths, and helps us fulfill our purpose.
This week, look for – and reflect on – opportunities to help others grow.
Compliment a teammate on their presentation and share what you learned from it.
Provide sincere encouragement to someone struggling to solve a problem or complete a project.
Ask your coworker, supervisor, coffee date, or friend, “How can I help you?”
Opportunities to help others grow abound – and sometimes only require a minute or two of your time. Enjoy this season of growth – both for the people you help, and for you in return.
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