How often in life does something of wonder disappear into our surroundings because we are not looking for it.
Do you ever look at a friend but not see him?
Do you ever listen to a team member but not hear her?
Do you ever think about how much you appreciate a loved one, but not express it?
The key is to look past someone's role (employee, boss, spouse, vendor, customer) to see the person. Taking this view will likely reveal lots of hidden wonders—skills, wisdom, ideas, perspectives—that we might otherwise overlook. Like the octopus at the bottom of the sea, sometimes we must slow things down to see what is right in front of us...we might be surprised.
