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She's smart, huge heart, highly talented, and wicked quick (I'm heading to Boston right now as I type -- excuse me while I get my "Boston" geared up). She needed some support with some of the team dynamics she was seeing -- specifically around trust and safety on the team. She also had a strong sense she was a part of creating said dynamics.   We got to work. Dug in. Half way through our conversation I asked her three questions:   What was she doing to take care of herself on a daily basis? What was her level of self-trust? And how kind was she to herself?   Simple questions. I was curious.   She burst into tears.   This is not uncommon.   I get to work with all sorts of people in all sorts of industries, in all sorts of positions, in all sorts of rooms, and at all sorts of venues.   Here's the thing, no matter who the human, the industry, their position, or their intended impact... these humans engage to be even better. They Show Up to lead. 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