I attended a meeting where different business owners were brainstorming on ways to collaborate. One person mentioned inviting a business that was not represented at the table. Another person spoke up to say no because that business is a direct competitor of his. Wow! I was floored. One of the cornerstones of my business is supporting all people as they strive for individual excellence. There is room for everyone's success!
In fact, I believe we will all be more successful if and when we support one another. Whether it is through mentoring, training, and feeback to someone who is growing as a professional or if it is just providing emotional support by acknowledging and celebrating individual successes, we reach our highest potential when we embrace the potential of all.
Beyond being the right thing to do, there is a direct benefit to you when you support others, you look better to those observing your actions. Although people may nod and appear to agree when you freeze someone out (like what happened at the meeting I attended) or fail to support another business, your actions are noted. I left that meeting wondering why the gentleman was so intimidated and uncaring. Not the impression I bet he meant to leave.
Don't be uninterested, intimidated or jealous of the success of others. As this recent recession showed us, we take the losses together and we take the wins together. So, lets leave room for everyone's success by being a part of it through support and well wishes.
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