In the movies,
on TV,
characters
rarely tell their significant others
they’re amazing,
they can do it,
they are doing a great job,
they’re doing their best
and that is what truly counts.
In real life,
I tell my salesperson
significant other
this numerous times a day.
I cheer when he accomplishes
a significant task.
I point out small successes
(such as the customer
is still talking to him)
when deals threaten
to go south.
I acknowledge wins
when others don’t.
And he does the same
for me.
Many of us could benefit
from having
cheerleaders,
people we can tell things to
and count on an ego boost,
receive some kudos from.
If you don’t have a person
like this now,
you will likely need
to arrange for one,
coaching them
to be the cheerleader
YOU need.
In exchange,
you could be the cheerleader
THEY need.
Appoint a cheerleader.
This is a key role
and it usually has to be
actively filled.