“Network Marketers - Who Are You Leaving on the Sidelines”
I went to my daughters volleyball game the other night, as I have practically every Thursday night, paying my $4.00 at the door. Before I left I sent every positive thought I could invoke that I would get to see her in the game instead of warming the bench.
As a parent, the saddest thing to me is to see my daughter sitting there, a resigned expression on her face as she watches her team from the sidelines.
My first instinct is to confront the “Coach” and ask what is the purpose behind the decision to leave one player sitting on the bench all night long (ok, you can all imagine I struggle to maintain my “poise” and “maturity” here).
My frustration here is in my efforts to instill self-confidence and assurance through encouraging my daughter to BE the BEST she can be, give it her all, be positive, she’s just as beautiful and talented and athletic as anyone else. We’re not quitters, I tell her……we will not stop three free from the gold!
As I put down these thoughts, I can’t decide am I being a Mother, a Coach, a Mentor, a Leader or all of the above. My critical thought process is ramming up against a “brick wall,”
I think of the people I coach and mentor and mentally examine if I’ve left someone sitting on the bench. I think of my daughter and all the practice she’s had, but very little of the actual “Playing” time on the court.
A Leader will involve, inspire, encourage others to believe in themselves, to have a mind set that says, “I can do this“; and encourage them to actively participate in their personal success as well as their community’s efforts to achieve success.
A Leader can provide all the tools to educate and encourage people to“practice” the skills they need to advance and grow, but if the team or even one member isn’t actively participating and just sitting on the sidelines warming the bench there can be no success for anyone.
Once in a while it may be a good idea to ask if You’ve left someone sitting on the bench. Is someone looking for guidance from You on how to get active, and participate?
It could be a simple matter of singular focus on that first step onto the playing court, or even what comes after that? All theory and no action can cost You a very valuable player!
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