JS Tip 550: Validation. Validation. Validation.

The subject of validation came up in a recent workshop. Validation. Recognizing good work. Complimenting. Caring.

It’s powerful. 

And essential for leaders. 

Three examples.  

Winston Churchill. One of the greatest leaders of the Twentieth Century. 

Near the end of his life, he was asked if he had any regrets. He said he had. “I wish my father had lived long enough to see that I was of some worth.” 

Of. Some. Worth. 

One of the greatest leaders of the Twentieth Century regretted that his father had not considered him “of some worth.” 

Marilyn Monroe. Hollywood legend. She explained, “When I was a little girl, I was never told I was beautiful. Every little girl needs to be told she’s beautiful.” 

A wise person later added, “ . . . and smart and strong and brave and good.”

Sally Field, on winning her second Academy Award: “I've wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didn't feel it, but this time I feel it, and I can't deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me!” (Often misquoted as “You like me, you really like me.”) 

We all need validation. Recognition. Care. 

This week, we’ve talked about the need. Next week, we’ll talk about the how. 

Thank you for being here. For reading this.  

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