Be The Difference-Maker Others Will Value Right Now

How can we make a difference in the world, especially today given COVID-19? How can we bring value to relationships, to conversations, to the people around us? Is it even possible? Yes, it is possible, and it starts with each one of us taking ownership  of how we live our daily lives. Everything we do, whether big or small, has an impact.
Let me start unpacking this with a story. It’s a story about a man by the name of Phil Graef. He was the first boss I ever had who I absolutely loved—I respected him in every way. He had a charismatic personality and always had time for not just me but everyone he met, no matter how busy he was. Phil truly was a difference-maker. Although he was only my boss for a little over a year, he made a huge impact on me, and I learned a tremendous