In the All Hearts Meet-Up, one coach said, “Just knowing you’re really here makes us feel lighter.” She wasn’t talking about ideas – she was talking about presence.
Presence is not about the hours we spend, but the attention we give.
For many years I was physically in meetings but mentally elsewhere – planning, problem-solving, preparing my next sentence.
But recently, when a Gen Z colleague confided in me, I put my phone away, leaned in, and just listened.
Later she said, “I felt heard for the first time in weeks.” That moment taught me – presence heals what words cannot.
Reflection: Who needs the gift of your full attention today?
#SmileAndLetSmile #LiftCulture #CultureCode365 Day 17 | Presence Is the Best Gift
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