This is a great reminder from my friends at Edge Mentoring…

In the fast-paced world of leadership, it’s easy to get caught up in goals, KPIs, and the next big challenge. But at the heart of every high-performing team is something deeper—a sense of value and belonging.

Leadership isn’t just about strategy and execution—it’s about people. And one of the most underrated yet powerful tools you have as a leader is encouragement.

In high-achieving environments, we often move so fast that we forget the impact of a well-placed word of affirmation. Research shows that team members who feel valued and supported perform better, stay engaged, and experience less burnout.

So here’s a challenge for you: Who can you intentionally encourage today? A direct report? A colleague? Yourself?

Let’s build leadership cultures where people know they matter—because that’s when they do their best work.

“Believe in yourself. Believe in one another.” – Ted Lasso