Workplace Wisdom...
Discover Fulfillment in Life and Work
with Michelle Y. Drake

"My mother, Joyce Mullet Ross, had one particular gift that eclipsed all of her other mothering skills. She allowed me to be whoever I wanted to be. She encouraged it, in fact. She didn't have an preconceived ideas about what I should do or what I should 'be' when I grew up. If I wanted to play the piano, she found me a teacher. If I wanted to play sports and be in the play, she didn't make me choose one or the other. She let my own desire and intuition guide me to make the choices that were best for me. She gave me the space to discover who I am, and as I continue to build my own business I am continually grateful for my mother. She allowed me a wide space in which to create my life. This gave me confidence and a wonderful sense of independence. I honor my mother's lesson by allowing those who work for me to do the job that best suits their talents and personality. I remember to always give them space to shine."

- Dr. Patricia A. Ross, http://www.bestaffirmations.com/

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