encourage others to reach their potential

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJQqzJj534. The music adds a lot.

I have a coworker with very different values than mine. She also has a different work style. Yet, she is concretely working on a goal to make herself a better nurse. I admire that. I am seeing things at work that she does very well. It will benefit us both to recognize her great work.

So it will be an ongoing goal.

Just some thoughts…
To do this in a conscious way, I want to start by clarifying some types of encouragement for myself. For instance, there is “good job” encouragement, which is meaningful and energy giving, but may not be deeply personal. Then there is “I will work to pay your college tuition” encouragement, which involves deep self commitment. Another type might be, “I will stick with you while you solve your own problem” encouragement, which involves more listening than talking. There is “you can do it” encouragement to help build confidence. “Do your Algebra homework” encouragement might be to help overcome a difficulty that ultimately leads to a more whole person. There are so many different ways to encourage others. Ideas welcome!