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Improvement Tribe

Friends are important. They define us, drive us, and mold us into the people we are. The power of the peer is not only important for us as children, but even in our adult lives. This power is why the power of friendship has been ingrained into every form of media we experience.  Examples can be found in television, books, music, but social media is the hallmark example of this power.
 
For those on #Improve2019 journey, friends can and should be more than friends. They should empower and inspire another to move forward in their individual journeys. Friends should not only provide support, but encouragement and continued motivation to move forward. The journey may not be perfect. The support and encouragement will help you move forward even when times are tough.
 
 Positive, motivating, and encouraging friends are more than just “good” friends. They are your tribe, your people. These people will guide you along the way to improvement. This tribe is an Improvement Tribe. The Improvement Tribe will have more than just friends, but it will also have supportive family members, supportive mentors, and anyone you feel is positive, motivational, and encouraging.
 
In the land of workforce development and other social services, we can foster and encourage those we work with to find their Improvement Tribes. By supporting our customer base, motivating them to move forward and to surround themselves with likeminded people, we can encourage this mindset. As professionals we can only provide support to people as we are temporary in their lives. We are not friends and family. Our role is to encourage our customer base to find the people that will be permanent fixtures in their lives.
 
 The #Improve2019 journey continues on. Find your Improvement Tribe or support others in their quest for an Improvement Tribe.  There is no day like today.
 
~Karen Cirincione
Twitter: @kcirincione

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