1. Tell them about their brilliance. They likely canāt see it and they donāt know its immensity, but you can see it, and you can illuminate it for them. 2. Be authentic and give others the gift of the real you and a real relationship. Ask your real questions. Share your real beliefs. Go for your real dreams. Tell your truth. 3. Donāt confuse āauthenticityā with sharing every complaint, resentment, or petty reaction in the name of ābeing yourself.ā Meditate, write, or do yoga to work through anxiety , resentment, and stress on your own so you donāt hand off those negative mooods to everyone around you. Sure, share sadness, honest dilemmas, and fears, but be mindful: donāt pollute . 4. Listen, listen, listen. Donāt listen to determine if you agree or disagree. Listen to get to know what is true for the person in front of you. Get to know an inner landscape that is different from your own, and enjoy the journey. Remember that if, in any conversation, nothing piqued your curio...