#ELBlog #215: Stacking Boxes

I was in a pizzeria recently (I am quite often as pizza is my favorite food!) and I watched the guy behind the counter stack what seemed like 100 boxes on the counter. I said “you’re not gonna lift that whole stack at once are you?” He glared back at me and responded “of course I am!”. With precision and ease he moved them from the counter to the shelf. He looked like half magician, half engineer. I couldn’t believe it. The top box was about a half an inch out of whack, and he gently took the pizza spatula and tapped it into place. A perfect super stack of pizza boxes!

So what? How is this a leadership strategy? The point is everyone has talents. We as leaders need to be open to others talents and their abilities. After tasting the pizza, I knew this gentleman was not only a good pizza maker, but was talented in many other areas. Schools, companies, and corporations are built on great people and their talents. Look and develop the talents of those around you,

People’s passions and talents are everywhere, look and listen for them, and certainly celebrate them when you see them. I told the pizza man how impressed I was when I saw this happen. Celebrate and recognize the talents of those around you.

Keep rolling friends. If I can help you in any way don’t hesitate to reach out at @andrewmarotta21 on Twitter.