Believe in people that you believe in
What does it feel like when someone tells you they believe in you, then shows you in their actions, then continues to support you.
I think back to my own coaches, mentors, friends, family who have and continue to do that for me and I feel truly grateful for the impact they have had on me realising my potential.
In my early 20s, I was an obsessively keen Basketball player who had morphed into coaching my old university team. Looking back on that experience, in coaching each player my process was:
- Start from a belief that they are there to give their best for the team.
- Assess the current ability of the player and the potential for growth.
- Tell them you believe in them
- Show them you believe in them
- Support them in growing into their full potential
Over 30 years later, I’m still coaching and supporting, focussing on my clients (business leaders), mentees and others (including those absolutely most important to me, my three sons).
Believing in people is powerful. Telling and showing them you believe in them truly helps them with #MakingPotentialPossible
Believe in people that you believe in