If you’re not interested in being the greatest, support those that aspire to be great.
Great coaches nurture great players, Amazing teachers nurture amazing professionals, Great parents nurture great children.
We can all use a Joe Biden to our Barack Obama.
We can use our skills to help advance a bigger goal, isn’t that what life is all about?
Your words and actions can inspire others to push for better even if you don’t want to rule the world yourself. We all can play an important role in the life of a champion.
It takes a big woman to support another woman with big dreams and the relationship won’t work if envy, jealousy or bitterness is an issue.
We have to be comfortable in our own skin to truly promote another woman. It’s cool if you’re not there yet, but definitely work towards being a team player. After all, you’d want someone to support you. Right?
Here are 5 Ways to Help Others Succeed
1.) Understand their product, business or talent. Ask questions about what they’re doing now to work towards their goals and how they plan to get there.
2.) Spread the word about their gifts, talents, events and products. You don’t have to wear a shirt that says “Marketing Manager” but you can utilize your social media, professional and person connections to spread the word about your friends budding business.
3.) Patronize their products and services. Put your money where your mouth is. You can’t tell others to believe in something you won’t buy yourself.
4.) Encourage them. Look out for helpful resources, grants and possible business opportunities. They can use all the help they can get.
5.) Be consistent. Many people are excited at the beginning of careers and ventures but when the going gets tough people stop supporting. Show that you’re interested in their success. Ask how things are going weekly and if you can lend a hand.
These tips can be applied to college students, business owners, volunteer work, magicians, comedians and even preschoolers.
The underline rule here is to support progression at any stage.
Mommy Making Moves by LaChanel Hemphill 