Encouragement

I'm continually amazed by the power of a few encouraging words - and equally troubled by how infrequently most people hear them.

I'm not talking about cheesy Instagram quotes. I mean a simple "You've got this" or "Hey, when you go into that presentation tomorrow, I'll be thinking of you."

Our brain and body feel more resourced knowing there is a hand at our back. We don't feel so alone in the task, and our nervous system is better regulated. We can perform at our best.

Leaders often ask how they can foster more Creative Mindsets in their organization. One of the most immediate, impactful, and sustainable ways is to build a culture of encouragement (coming from the Old French word encoragier, meaning "make the heart stronger")

Trust me when I say that EVERYONE has an encouragement deficit at the moment.

All it takes is a moment of time and a few words. Best of all, offering encouragement has many of the same psychological benefits as receiving it!

Whose heart will you make stronger today?