Modern Mentor How the Ladder of Impact helps us achieve success
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Jul 15, 2025 Success is more about gradual shifts than radical changes. Discover how small wins can spark motivation and enhance overall progress. The path to transformation resembles growing a watermelon from seed—it's all about recognizing those early 'glimmers.' Confidence plays a key role; moving from scripted to natural communication fosters better connections. Leaders are encouraged to celebrate these incremental achievements, collaboratively defining success with their teams, and creating a robust support system.
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Watermelon Growth Lesson
- Rachel Cooke tells a story about her kids growing a tiny watermelon from seeds over a summer.
- They missed early signs of growth because they expected immediate success, illustrating the need to recognize gradual progress.
Change Is a Dial, Not a Switch
- Change and success happen gradually, not suddenly, like turning a dial not flipping a switch.
- The Ladder of Impact framework helps us notice small progress steps to avoid missing meaningful growth.
Notice the Glimmers Early
- Notice and appreciate initial glimmers of progress, even if they're small and invisible to others.
- These small signs indicate learning is starting and encourage persistence through early challenges.