In an increasingly busy world, where genuine interactions are at a premium, taking the time to engage and notice someone has become an act of compassion.

Moving beyond the customary exchange of cordial pleasantries is already a step towards connection.

Further to this, when you seek to learn and identify the strengths someone else possesses, you’re signaling to them that you care about who they are and their values.

***In MI, we use these types of meaningful interactions to highlight the greatness in others that they may not recognize in themselves, a practice known as affirmations. When genuine and personalized, these affirmations can shift someone’s perspective in a significant way, rocketing them towards their goals.