A child will grow to meet you, ultimately, but if you want to reach the child now, you must stoop to engage before you can lift them.

People will grow to meet your expectations, ultimately, but if you want to go faster on your journey, you must connect with them at their level before you can lift them.

It is easier to blame the people we lead for not growing fast enough, than it is to take responsibility for not yet having the skills to connect with them where they are right now.

The good news is that the people you lead yearn to connect with you, no matter how poor the past has been. If you are still their leader, you always have a chance to connect and lift off. Connect.

– Osasu Oviawe