In milliseconds we decide the other person’s basic intention. We quickly judge friend or foe.

“Is he for me or against me? Am I safe with her?”

When we don’t feel safe we get defensive, we don’t listen, we don’t take risks, we don’t open ourselves to change.

To grow, choose people you know are for you. It’s your responsibility to protect yourself and your aspirations from people who respond with fear, criticism, or negativity.

And pay it forward. Go out of your way to show and say that you are for the people you are working with.