If you want to know me If you want to know me listen to me If you want to strengthen me point out my gifts and talents If you want to motivate me, find the incentives that drive me If you want to direct me, persuade me with the benefits If you want to make me feel important Invite me If you want me to live a life of purpose equip me with values If you want to protect me create safe boundaries around me If you want to encourage me be available when I am challenged If you want to energize me ignite me with your enthusiasm If you want to challenge me help me learn mistakes are ok If you want me to have an accurate self give me responsibilities If you want me to value others love me! ©2000 Gene Bedley