Take people as far as they can go, not as far as you want them to go.

03/10/2025 0 min

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Episode Synopsis

This is a profound insight into leadership, mentorship, and healthy relationships. It reminds us that our role in guiding others is one of support and recognition, not control. We often project our own ambitions, pace, or vision onto the people we care about, setting them up for failure and ourselves up for disappointment.True leadership means seeing and respecting an individual's unique potential, their readiness for growth, and their own chosen destination. Your job is to provide the map and the encouragement, but the journey and the ultimate distance are up to them. Honor their path, not your expectations.In what way can you adjust your expectations for someone you care about today?

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