“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.'”
Mary Kay Ash
Coaching Tip for the Week:
This is one of my all-time favorite quotes by one of my all-time favorite business owners. It promotes such a terrific way of being, doesn’t it?
Think about her suggestion for a moment. How might living this out – even for a day – change the people around you?
Do you think it could even alter the entire course of someone’s life?
This may sound idealistic, but it’s absolutely possible and happens frequently. We’ve all heard stories of people who felt down and out, then one kind gesture or statement or action changed their entire perspective. You could be the catalyst that turns their life around.
What have you got to lose?
This week, envision that sign on everyone you encounter, and act accordingly. Your family members, coworkers, boss, baristas, servers, librarians, mail carriers, pet groomers…everyone. Decide in the moment what will make him or her feel important, then act on that decision.
Too often we think about offering a compliment or sharing a kind word or saying “thank you” for someone’s service…and thinking is as far as we get. Let’s take it a step further this week! I’ll do it too. And I would love to hear how it goes for you. 🙂
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Dr. Christi Hegstad, Dream Igniter & Growth Accelerator. Christi is a Certified Coach who has helped thousands clarify and reach Big Dreams and Bold Goals with meaning and purpose. She is president of MAP Professional Development Inc., NAWBO Iowa’s Woman Business Owner of the Year, and mom to three amazing kids.