I recently asked a client to list the names of people who really helped and impacted him during certain life stages: 5-12 yrs old, 13-21, 22-30, 31-50, 50+ My client took a few minutes and jotted down some names. We then discussed those people, how they helped him, and why they quickly came to mind. 

His list included 6 people ranging from a high school coach to his wife to a business mentor. When we drilled down into really why he recalled these people, a common thread emerged. 

Each person he described showed a genuine interest in understanding my client and in helping him to reach his potential and succeed. His high school coach (a legendary and highly successful one, no coincidence), saw his potential and recognized a need for guidance and care. His mentor in business, a well known public figure with an extremely busy schedule, regularly took time to check in and always was there when my client needed guidance. His wife inspired him to become the best version of himself and they have been happily married for 34 years and continue to create a future together. 

When we attune ourselves to our natural inclination towards compassion; when we not only understand and expect that others may need our support, but go on to offer that support as well - then we are leveraging the best of our humanity for the greater good.

You are around people who can benefit from help and support all the time. All you need to do is offer it.

“We” are our best and most important resource. “Life” is a “team” sport. With humility and compassion, we can connect with, inspire and help not only those who report to us or whom we coach or mentor, but everyone we happen to come into contact with. Helping others is the basis for healthy workplaces, families, teams, communities and even nations. 

Who needs your help today?

Yours in practice,

Pete

ps - Can I help you? Just reply and lemme know.

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