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BE PRESENT
Showing Up Is Just the Start
The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.
—THICH NHAT HANH
“He breaks down a brick wall with his mind.” That’s how my client was described by his peers. When I shared this feedback with the 32-year-old computer programmer, his response was, “I’m just doing my job.” It shocked Nick to learn that his participation on a project gave it instant credibility. We forget, or don’t even realize that those around us are often deeply impacted by our presence (or lack of it).
Showing up matters. Remote workers make their presence known by their contributions and have pre-arranged expectations for ...
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