Rise by Lifting: The best way to silence judgment? Take action. Use your strengths to serve, not to size up. When you lift others, you elevate yourself!
Up, Up, and Away! How Being a Human Elevator™ Lifts Everyone (Especially You!)
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a “judgment vortex”? You know, that delightful place where everyone’s got an opinion, a side-eye, or a “helpful suggestion” that feels more like a tiny papercut to the soul?
Or maybe you’re the one occasionally sizing up the scene, feeling that familiar itch to compare and critique?
Yeah, me too. It’s human. But what if I told you there’s a way to not just silence that noise, but to actually rise above it while making the world a teensy bit more awesome?
The secret sauce? “Rise by Lifting: The best way to silence judgment? Take action. Use your strengths to serve, not to size up. When you lift others, you elevate yourself!” Boom! Let’s unpack that.
The Judgment Mute Button: Action!
Picture this: Complaining Cuthbert is at it again, moaning about how the community garden looks like a weed convention.
Meanwhile, “Do-it-All Dandelion” (who secretly loves a good weeding challenge) is already elbow-deep in the dirt, humming a tune.
Who’s got more peace of mind? Who’s actually making a difference? Dandelion, of course! When you’re busy doing, you’ve got less time for the doom-and-gloom channel, whether it’s broadcasting from others or from that sneaky critic living rent-free in your own head.
Action isn’t just productive; it’s a fabulous distraction from the judgment circus.
Your Strengths: Not for Show, But for GO!
We’ve all got ’em. Superpowers! Maybe you’re a “Spreadsheet Shania” who can organize chaos into pure, color-coded bliss.
Or perhaps you’re “Pun-tastic Pete,” whose wit can defuse a tense meeting faster than a water balloon in a heatwave.
The quote reminds us to use these strengths to serve, not to size up. It’s tempting to use our talents to feel superior, right? “My spreadsheets are shinier than Thadwick’s!” But here’s a thought: What if Shania helped Thadwick untangle his data?
What if Pete used his humor to make a nervous new team member feel welcome? That’s when the real magic happens. You’re not just showing off; you’re showing up.
All Aboard the Human Elevator™!
This is my favorite part. When you use your strengths to lift someone else, you’re not just giving them a boost. You’re stepping onto The Human Elevator™ with them!
Imagine Jambalaya Jane, a seasoned pro, takes time to mentor “Newbie Norm.” Norm gains confidence and skills. Fantastic! But Jane? She rediscovers her passion, hones her leadership, and gets a fresh perspective. See? The elevator goes UP for both of them.
Every act of service, every shared skill, every encouraging word presses that “up” button. You elevate them, and in doing so, you elevate your own spirit, your reputation, and often, your own abilities. It’s the ultimate win-win. You’re not depleting yourself; you’re amplifying yourself.
✍️ Note to Self: Action isn’t just productive—it’s the perfect escape act from the judgment circus
The FUNOMENAL™ Finale: Ready to Ride?
So, the next time you hear the whispers of judgment (yours or theirs), or feel the urge to compare, remember The Human Elevator™. Ask yourself: “How can I use what I’ve got to lift someone today?”
It doesn’t have to be grand. It could be a compliment, sharing a resource, or just listening. Every little lift contributes to a higher vibe for everyone.
Ready to activate your inner Human Elevator™? This week, spot one opportunity to use your unique strength to help someone else—no strings attached—and notice how it makes you feel!
AI Sidekick Alert: This post was unpacked and given a touch of FUNomenal™ sparkle with the creative assistance of my behind-the-scenes AI brainstorming buddy!
About Tony
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Tony Brigmon | Speaker—Emcee | TonyBrigmon.com
Tony Brigmon is a party animal. He’s been known to stay up well past nine o’clock drinking root beer and telling G-rated jokes. Sure, the neighbors complain, but that doesn’t stop him. Because Tony is serious about having fun. Serious fun, with serious results.
As a result of his questionable spelling skills, Tony learned at an early age that his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT take a closer look at his book?” Or “YNOT smile when you should be crying?”
Tony was a Southwest Airlines “Insider” and the former “face” of their renowned culture as their official “Ambassador of Fun”. At Southwest Airlines, “fun” was the power of “positivity” that helped catapult a small carrier into a force that changed the airline industry.
Today, Tony is a popular speaker, emcee, and author of The FUNomenal™ Workplace. (FUNomenal™ is pronounced the same as phenomenal but it’s a lot more FUN.)
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Howard Putnam says: “Tony has a gift for blending fun and capturing ideas in a manner that sticks for audiences.” Tony’s friends say that no one should have so much fun while sober. Tony’s wife said she has had about all the cheerfulness she can stand.
“Fun” transformed this author’s work and life. YNOT discover if the serious power of fun can transform the next 30 seconds of your day or 30 years of your life?
YNOT arrange to have Tony Brigmon teach you and your team how the power of fun can help you get more done, bring out the best in everyone, and make you irresistibly attractive in your communication with others. You can do this. So, YNOT?
