This is the fourth in our series on the 10 C’s to Building Momentum.
In life, we need four types of people on our TEAM:
– Those who Teach us
– Those who Encourage us
– Those who are Allies in the battles of life, and
– Those we Mentor.
In this article, I would like to pay tribute to the encouragers – the cheerleaders – among us. These are the mothers and grandmothers who hug us when we are hurting, the co-workers and associates who have our backs when we need help in our work, our spouses who see our faults most clearly but who encourage our efforts in whatever we strive to do. These are our leaders who inspire and pull us forward and who lovingly push when we are stuck. These are friends who lift us up when we are down.
Identify the balcony people in your life, those who encourage your efforts and wholeheartedly support your endeavors. And thank them for the important role they fill. Life and business have low points and high points. Having a cheerleader on the sideline when you are off your game is often just what you need to turn it around…and win.
Are you a good cheerleader to those who need YOU?