1. “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes before you judge them.” • Meaning or Message: Understand someone’s perspective or situation before forming an opinion or making judgments about them. • Situation: If a colleague is consistently late to work, rather than immediately judging them as irresponsible, consider if they might be facing personal challenges or difficulties that affect their punctuality. Empathy can lead to better understanding and support. 2. “Many hands make light work.” • Meaning or Message: Tasks become easier and more manageable when shared among several people. • Situation: During a group project at school or work, distributing the tasks among team members can make the project go more smoothly and be completed more efficiently compared to if one person were to handle everything alone. 3. “We rise by lifting others.” • Meaning or Message: Helping and supporting others contributes to our own growth and success. • Situation: In a mentoring relationship, helping a junior colleague improve their skills and advance in their career not only benefits them but can also enhance your own leadership skills and professional network.