Whilst I realise that perhaps I am more creative and need space to think and 'invent', which some people may not feel quite so intensely, I don't want to assume that. I recognise that everyone needs a little involvement, at least, in what they do and how they do it. Empowerment/engagement whatever you want to call it - it makes that difference.

If I can leave you with a thought to take back into your businesses and workplaces, it is this:-

A big challenge? Maybe. But what a gift you will give to your people - and ultimately yourself and your business too.

And I got loads of stuff done in garden, that I chose to do. And gardening is not normally what I do much at all! Interesting.

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5.Share Resources – Everyone has different knowledge, books, equipment, and materials. Pool your resources and you have more to work with. Example: My friend and I agreed to do a presentation together. She had several books on topic and I had some tools I had used previously. Together we prepared a presentation with more resources available had we done it alone.

6.Gain Synergy – You can build on each others ideas. Example: My partner suggests a trip to Cape Cod for weekend. I suggest we go to Martha’s Vineyard and then my partner remembers a lovely bed and breakfast that we stayed in many years ago that we both loved on Martha’s Vineyard.

7.Have a backup – It isn’t all on your shoulders now. You have a partner who can pick up slack and give you some breathing room. Example: I need a break. The kids have been screaming all day. How nice when my partner takes charge while I lie down for 5 minutes.

8.Push envelope – Working with a partner can inspire you to move beyond what you have done before and take a risk. Example: You’ve never spoken to such a large audience before. You’ve prepared with a friend and with her encouragement you do it.

9.Gain a new perspective – A partner might get you to think about a new option or see something in a new way. Example: I’m upset because ballgame got rained out. My partner sees it as an opportunity to play “Singing in Rain” and we get dressed up in our raingear and play in puddles. I end up having a great time.

10.Get The Work Done – Partners hold each other accountable Example: My room is a mess and I just haven’t got around to cleaning it up. My friend has a messy office. We agree that we will each cleanup our messes in next hour. It gets done!