CHAPTER 5

LIFTING SIGHTS TOWARD POTENTIAL

“I see greatness in you.”

Let’s say that you walk into work tomorrow, like any other day, with a project or a particular issue on your mind. But after you settle into your desk, someone you respect takes you aside, makes you feel as if you are the most important item of the day, and speaks sincerely about your potential. What if this person were also your boss? How might you feel about yourself and your ability to succeed? Would your confidence grow? How about your loyalty?

If a boss, colleague, coach, relative, or friend has reached out in such a way, I bet you recall that conversation and replay it from time to time. It may have changed what you thought was possible for yourself. It informed your choices ...

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