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Chapter 101. Let Them See You Change and Grow

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

—Leo Tolstoy

There’s a reason why advertisers always look for ways to use real people in “before and after” pictures. Nothing motivates a buyer more! You as a leader can keep tapping into that ultimate motivational tool—your own growth. Your people will always remember what you used to be like, and see what you’re like now.

Nothing inspires and motivates people as much as watching someone else change for the better. When you are willing to offer yourself up as a role model for personal change, you’ll motivate your people ...

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