Last week, in What leadership looks like, I wrote that strong leaders stand behind their people. They cheer them on, clear the path, and welcome insight from someone who sees things differently. This week, I am thinking about small ways we invest in someone else. My daughter, Nakia, built a portfolio website and an app while still in school. She did not wait for someone to hand her a platform. She created one. I am learning from her initiative.
My job is simple. Pay attention to her work. Tell people her name. Point the right people in her direction. That is often what investment looks like. Not a grand speech or a check. Just attention, encouragement, and an introduction.
As she graduates from the University of Florida and pursues her master’s degree, she is looking for an internship. If you work in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations, check out her portfolio and contact her.
Who can you point toward an opportunity this week?
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Coach Ha-Keem
