Helping Others Succeed

We should free up at least a bit of our time to help others succeed. It may be a few hours each week... a few days each month.

We may think that coaching, mentoring and teaching others would take too much time away from our busy agenda. It is true, but we should keep in mind that guiding, inspiring others can be simpler and faster than we may think, and we will learn a lot from it.
  
When we walk a supporting talk, we will be seen by others as someone they can trust. However, our actions must be consistent with our talk. If we say one thing but do another, we erode trust.  

Here are some simple ways we can build mutual trust when we help others succeed: 

- Try to integrate our interests and skills with the needs of others.

- Be proactive, instead of reactive.

- Ask questions and explore alternatives instead of telling how things should be done.

- Focus on the "what" instead of on the "why".

- Use a constructive tone of voice. Never use a tone that express judgment, frustration, disappointment or sarcasm.

- Create opportunities for self-discovery, helping others to develop new skills, and feel challenged to learn more.

- Share knowledge, instead of opinions.

- Recognize and celebrate all efforts and achievements.