Chapter 5

Give Back

Each of us can be a rainbow of hope, doing what we can to extend ourselves in kindness and grace to one another. And I know for sure that there is no them, there's only us.

—Oprah Winfrey

The best have the desire and the ability to make a difference. Whether it is by supporting a cause that they are passionate about or finding a way to offer others the same success and opportunities that they have had, they feel a personal responsibility to reach out and improve the communities and people who surround and support their businesses. Giving back is about building and strengthening communities. It is about interacting with and forming relationships with those you help. When your community is thriving, the people who live there ...

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