#013: Encouragement, Elevator Principle, & Tips To Encourage Others
Episode #013 Encouragement
Words have power, they can either make us or break us. The tongue is mightier than the sword. It is really hurtful when we receive criticisms, attacks and discouragement. The emotional toll that it takes on your everyday life affects your work, family and your self-worth. However, if we receive positive affirmation, words of encouragement or appreciation it\u2019s a completely different story. Leaders should encourage and boost the morale of their people, and the must ensure that those they lead are motivated, appreciated and encouraged.
Paul and Ken discuss the importance of encouragement and how it can make a difference in one\u2019s life. They provide practical insights and examples on what encouragement is, why it is important, why it works and most importantly how you can do it as a Millennial or when leading\xa0Millennials.
Insights:
- Encouragement is putting courage in your people, team, and in yourself
- It is a leader\u2019s job to take people up
- Discouragement corrupts us, encouragement builds us
- Be positive and build relationships
- Encourage others and it will come back to you
\xa0Tips and Challenges:
- Take time to thank someone
- Write compliments for people in your company
- Start a waterfall of encouragement
- Be open to feedback
- Get near others who will encourage you
Links:
- Story about the ComplementClub
- Encouragement video about \xa0a boy who stole some medicine,became a doctor and paid hospital expenses after 30 years.
- Encouragement Changes Everything by John C. Maxwell