As a father of three wonderful boys, I absolutely echo these words from the late, great Coach Jimmy V. He took his NC State Wolfpack team to a remarkable NCAA title in 1983 and his players would have walked through fire for him.
He believed in them, they believed in him. An amazing leader.
Let’s take it to a broader level though :
The greatest gift you can give someone is to believe in them.
I was reminded strongly of this today in a meeting with a leader I’d not seen for some time and who is reaching higher heights. They wanted to thank me for believing in them at a pivotal moment years before.
The greatest gift you can give someone is to believe in them.
Whether a coach, parent, leader, friend, colleague. Believe in people.
Oh, if sometimes you struggle to believe in yourself, start by believing in others. Wait and see what that does for your own self-belief!
In closing, a video clip of Coach V’s team winning that title. Watch for the final celebration and Jim Valvano racing around looking for someone to HUG!
https://youtu.be/8l5N2eKdvL4