I have an ask, can you please make a conscious effort to pay it forward?

Reflect on the moments when someone took a leap of faith on you and transformed your life. Now it’s your turn to put your faith in someone, recognizing that our success is intrinsically tied to those who took a chance on us.

In your professional or personal sphere of influence, be deliberate in offering someone a chance.

This isn’t about randomness; rather, it’s about identifying those persistent individuals knocking on your door, perhaps overlooked without reason or because you’ve been “too busy” with more important things. Practice due diligence – scrutinize backgrounds, check references, validate qualifications – and open the door to possibilities.

Extend a hand to a new supplier eager to prove their worth. Empower a student by providing an opportunity to showcase their skills. Nurture potential leaders by entrusting them with responsibilities. Sometimes, all someone needs is that one opportunity to showcase their capabilities. So, who in your network has been persistent and hungry for a chance?

The opportunity you provide in 2024 could be the catalyst that forever changes the trajectory of their life.