While I agree with your statements about encouraging leadership, it is definitely hard to put into practice sometimes. When your co-workers, children, business partners, etc. are not living up to our expectations, many times it's easier to see the negative than the positive. Seeing the positive, no matter how small, is more encouraging than I thought. It's amazing how a little comment makes your co-workers, children and your spouse light up. Many times all we hear is negative. So encouraging someone is definitely refreshing and different.