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Why This Secret Was “Beautiful”
It wasn’t beautiful because it was impressive.
It wasn’t beautiful because it was rare.
It was beautiful because it was human.
It revealed integrity.
It revealed compassion.
It revealed purpose.
And it reminded me that the people we hire don’t just fill positions—they enrich spaces.
Final Thoughts: What I’ll Carry Forward
I don’t share this story to suggest everyone should disclose personal parts of their lives at work. Privacy is sacred. Boundaries matter.
I share it as a reminder—to myself and to others—that leadership isn’t just about direction and results.
It’s about seeing people.
The day I discovered a beautiful secret about someone I hired, I didn’t just learn something about them.
I learned something about what it means to truly lead.
And I’ve never hired—or managed—someone the same way since.
