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Strengthen someone through specific recognition and attentive support.

Everyday example: You explain how a teammate improved a meeting and offer support.

Stewardship: How can my words remain specific and credible?

Reflect: Whose contribution have you noticed recently?

Put it into practice: Name one useful contribution and invite a next step.

Attend carefully and seek understanding before responding.

Everyday example: You ask an open question and confirm your understanding of the answer.

Stewardship: What helps me remain present and curious?

Reflect: When did deeper listening change your response?

Put it into practice: Ask an open question and reflect back what you heard.

Recognize useful relationships and make appropriate introductions with permission.

Everyday example: You introduce two interested collaborators after checking with each person.

Stewardship: Does this connection serve everyone involved?

Reflect: Which introduction helped a shared purpose?

Put it into practice: Ask permission and offer one introduction with clear context.

Provide dependable assistance while respecting ownership and agreed responsibilities.

Everyday example: You manage registration so a colleague can lead the gathering.

Stewardship: What support is welcomed and sustainable?

Reflect: When did your assistance strengthen another contribution?

Put it into practice: Agree on one helpful task and complete the commitment.

Bring people together with purpose and conditions for meaningful participation.

Everyday example: You convene neighbors around a clear question and invite every perspective.

Stewardship: Who belongs in this conversation, and what helps participation?

Reflect: Which purposes lead you to bring people together?

Put it into practice: Gather a small group and close with a clear next step.