ist magazine February 2023

Feature

The Power of Potential: Planting the Seeds for Success One Person at a Time

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By Kate Zabriskie

When I was asked to recommend someone to head the new depart ment, I immediately thought of you. You learn quickly, you work hard and you’re good at bringing a team together. These next few months are going to be a heavy lift and I can’t think of anyone else better suited to the task.”

Tom, you have a real knack with people and I’d like you to take on a temporary role in account management. I think you will thrive based on what I’ve seen you do with our internal customers.”

Kendra, I think you are going to do won derfully at this next task. You have a good idea for detail and that’s exactly what’s required here.”

Great potential is in everyone and when it’s unleashed, it compounds.

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