is week I was working with a young professional I’ve been coaching for about a year. He’s bright, hardworking, and deeply thoughtful about the impact he has on others. Over the past year I’ve watched his reputation grow the way the best ones do—through consistent effort and genuine care for the work.
Recently he was invited to help on a project with another team. Within a few weeks, that leader went to his boss and asked if he could contribute to their team in a dual role while still supporting his current department.
It was a wonderful opportunity!
His boss is also one of his biggest champions. She’s invested in his development and supported his growth from the beginning. At the same time, she understands that leadership isn’t about keeping talented people close at all costs. Often leadership means helping people move toward opportunities that stretch them, even when it creates inconvenience for your own team.
So she called him in and asked a simple question