Shining the Light on Others Reflects on You too

While I can't say I've been doing it ALL of March, I started a series of posts here on Wonderful Women I know and genuinely appreciate.

It's been so great to feature these fantastic females and share what I admire about them over the past few weeks.

I've observed some very interesting outcomes as a result.

1. People react differently when you're saying kind things about others. There's been a LOT more engagement, views, and comments than on "typical" posts.

2. It seems as though people are actually looking forward to seeing who's next.

3. The people who the light shines on are grateful, appreciative, and sometimes return the favor. It's always nice to brighten someone's day!

4. It's super easy to say nice and meaningful things about people you like.

5. On a personal note, I wish I took more pictures when out and about. Photos of the person highlighted with me perform better than just photos of the person discussed.

6. The phrase "people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care" has shown up for me a bunch over the past few weeks. Showing you care for others is so easy!

7. People are always looking for interesting folks to follow and connect with. Showcasing worthy folks helps everyone.

I've done a #followfriday post for years on LinkedIn, but it hasn't been as focused as this month. There is something about having a theme that lends to consistency. Making posts that give folks a reason to care really works. Doing so at approximately the same time every day is great for keeping a nice rhythm.

I'm curious who would you shout out if you were going to celebrate Wonderful Women? Feel encouraged to share them below.

Side comment, this whole thing has me thinking about how much I really appreciate the wonderful women in my world. It's got me thinking about shifting my core focus to working with women leaders and maybe some heart led men. That would be super fun!

ABOUT Terry Bean

Terry Bean has a passion to help others achieve more and unlock their true potential. As a sought-after speaker, and corporate trainer, Bean prides himself on delivering “inspiredutaining” presentations. His audiences learn, laugh, and leave inspired. Bean also provides executive coaching for select individuals and teams. He is a two-time published author and an executive producer of TEDxDetroit.