My F45 coach, Jenna, said those three words to me during my final laps of a HYROX simulation race this past weekend.
I completed the half version in preparation for the full HYROX scheduled for October.
And after pushing myself through 500-meter SkiErgs, weighted sled pushes, weighted sled pulls, broad-jump burpees, 500-meter rows, farmer’s carries, weighted lunges, and wall balls—with a 500-meter run between every exercise—I have absolutely no idea how I’m going to survive the full version!
But somewhere during those final laps, when I was running on fumes, Jenna yelled:
“I see you!”
Three words. That was it.
And I can’t remember anyone ever saying anything more encouraging, impactful, or meaningful to me during a competition.
She saw the effort. She saw the struggle. She saw that I was still pushing. She acknowledged it. Wow.
And at that moment, I was ready to run through a wall for Jenna!
I’ll never forget how those three words made me feel.
When It Comes to Business Relationships
When it comes to business relationships, I wonder what would happen if we spent more time seeing people and making them feel noticed.
Being Noticed for Making the Extra Effort
Being noticed for making the extra effort.
Sometimes we get so focused on our own networking—our next meeting, introduction, referral, client, or opportunity—that we forget to recognize the people around us who are doing something extraordinary. Even if it seems simple.
Examples Include When Others:
Regularly Participate in Meetings
Stay in Communication
Take the Initiative
Make Valuable Introductions
Welcome New People
Follow Up as Promised
Offer Help
Recommend Services Without Expecting Anything in Return
Prepare for Meetings
Show Consistency
Demonstrate Reliability
Improve
Post Good Content
Comment on Posts
Stay in Touch
Ask Questions
Demonstrate Good Public Speaking
Offer Creative Ideas
How Does Being “Seen” Make You Feel?
How does being “seen” make you feel? Say it to somebody else.
Tell someone:
“I’ve noticed how many introductions you’ve been making lately.”
“I see how much you’ve been helping the newer members.”
“You’ve really been putting yourself out there. Nice job.”
“I’ve noticed how consistent you’ve become with your networking.”
Recognition Costs Nothing
Recognition costs nothing.
But it can mean everything to someone who has been putting in the effort and wondering whether it’s making a difference.
