You have the natural ability to instinctively sense the emotions generated by a sense of inadequacy. You then immediately move into the situation to nurture, support and patiently work side by side with someone, without judgement, in order to see them become more confident and capable.

You are driven to support everyone in your life. You believe that through patience and unconditional love people will grow into being better humans. Your help and encouragement enables others to learn, grow, and improve - especially when they lack natural confidence themselves.

You create the sense that no matter what, people will have a friend who cares and who will always be supportive. You allow people the opportunity to grow at their own pace while experiencing the tribulations of life. You provide trusted security that, no matter what, they are loved and supported and that who they are, is always worth the effort.

Seeing people grow;

working with people who really value my nurturing and supportive approach;

to be patient and caring with all people no matter who they are;

people to be nice with each other;

time with friends and people I care about.

Are generous and patient with me;

nurture my development;

are caring and supportive,

are committed to becoming better people.

Giving up on anybody or being impatient with them.

People do not treat others caringly, are critical of others or dismiss them;

people give upon others;

people are impatient with me and do not give me the time to grow at my pace.

Being too nice or being seen as a walk over.

Invest in who I am as a person. Do this by supporting me and showing me how I can grow as a person.

Connect with me in person, taking time to check in and understand where I am at.

You naturally see others’ potential to move, change, grow, and develop for the better. You love to see others make progress, and you will notice even the slightest sign of this progress.

Being a part of another person’s development is the one of best experiences in the world for you.

Other people may not be as interested in their development as you are. In fact, they might push you away because they feel you are pressuring them.

Recognize and cultivate the potential of others. Seek roles in which your primary responsibilities will be in facilitating growth. Teaching, coaching, or managing might prove especially satisfying for you.

Notice when your friends and colleagues learn and grow, and enhance their growth by sharing your specific observations.

Make a list of the people you would like to help develop. Write what you would consider to be each person's strengths. Schedule time to meet with each of them regularly - even if only for 15 minutes - and make a point of discussing their goals and strengths.

You are a natural encourager. Take the time to call, text, or email people who need your encouragement most.

Identify the mentor or mentors who recognized something special inside you. Take the time to thank them for helping you develop, even if this means tracking down a former teacher and sending him or her a letter.

Because you care so deeply for people, it is easy for you to do all the work in a relationship. Be careful that you don't develop dependencies, rather than true friendships and relationships. Stop and watch what people do when you don't make the effort.

Watch out for: You cannot grow in others what you first do not have yourself.

When is it alright to let someone go?