Thursday, February 15, 2007 ++

"People are like sticks of dynamite. The power is on the inside, but nothing happens until the fuse gets lit." What a great quote, and every leader should take it to heart. Providing timely encouragement, recognition and support will help to light the fuse.and, in many instances, unleash their emotional energy.

I recently read a wonderful story about a young man who played for the legendary Alabama football coach, Bear Bryant. Bear had a third stringer on this team named Henry Peterson. Henry had never gotten to play, and just before the Alabama-Auburn Game, Bryant got a call from Henry.

He said, "Coach, my Dad died and I won't be able to make it to the game on Saturday."
Bear said, "No problem, son, you should be with your family." However, the next day Bear
got another call from Henry, and he said, "Coach, I got to thinking about it and I don't want
to let the team down. I'm going to be there."

Sure enough on Saturday, Henry was dressed and ready to play. Just before the game he walked over the Bear and said, "Coach, I want you to start me today." Bear said, "Son, are you nuts? This is the Alabama-Auburn game, and you've never played." Well, Henry persisted, and Bryant, never knowing why, said, "Okay, I'll put you in on the first play."

Henry Peterson scored three touchdowns in the first half.he almost beat Auburn by himself. Bear, at halftime, walked over and said, "Son, I don't know whether to kiss you or kill you. Why haven't you shown me you can play football like that?" Henry said, "Coach, did you ever see me walking around the campus with my Dad?" Bear said, "Yes, I have seen you." Henry then said, "Coach, my Dad was blind and today is the first day he ever got to watch me play football."

YOU CAN NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF EMOTIONAL ENERGY.

One timely shot of inspiration can quickly change negative thoughts into positive results.
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