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Cultivating Growth: Lessons from Martial Arts and Gardening

Quoting one of my martial arts instructors: Great teachers create an environment where learning reveals itself.


Plant lovers don't "grow" plants; they create an environment that encourages growth (water, sunlight, etc.).


This post is not about martial arts or plants. The most profound responsibility for anyone in a role of leadership or influence is to create the optimal environment where growth can occur.

 
 
 

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