Awhile back, the parent of a student at my school learned some concerning information about another student.

She had this information because her daughter had shared it with her. She sat on it for weeks, hoping that another parent would come forward with it so that she wouldn’t have to.

Eventually, this parent, Amy, got in touch to pass this information along to me. But why was Amy contacting me and not the parent of the other student?

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A leader I know is way too busy to do all of the stuff she's doing.

Still, she wants to continue to perform a certain administrative task that takes a few hours per week.

"That stuff is fun and easy for me," she said. "I enjoy it."

I understand that — I do that. Most of us do.

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Working with fellow business owners, I see patterns arise in the concerns and insecurities we share.

It is common for these leaders, be they entrepreneurs or freelancers, to believe that they aren’t real business owners for one reason or another.

Their website still needs work. Their social media accounts are placeholders. They haven’t figured out how to file their quarterly taxes. They’re just winging it when it comes to sales.

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Out on the water, our small rowing team is waiting for a command from the coxswain.

“Gimme a minute to think,” she says. We patiently sit at oars. “Okay, port side, hold water, starboard side, give way together.” The boat begins to move.

Dealing with a large group of children is a little more challenging than a handful of adults, but an experienced teacher can quickly bring a raucous group to order using teacher vibes.

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In observing various reactions to our current circumstances, I’ve noticed a few patterns.

There are those who advocate for slowing down, conserving energy, and doing less.

And there are those who challenge us to push forward, seek opportunities to contribute, and make a mark.

These messages are meant for different audiences. Which one are you in?

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