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Dinner with Josh & Why Coffee Hour Matters
A few weeks ago, I got to meet up with Josh — one of our community members — for dinner and a long chat. We talked about the future of this space, how to help more people grow, and what’s going on in our personal lives.
Josh is leading a team right now, and shared a story that stuck with me: One of his team members was constantly second-guessing themselves, asking for reassurance before making any decisions. Instead of pushing them to “just be confident,” Josh leaned in. He started working with them one-on-one, building trust and helping them grow into their own decision-making. Now they operate with way more autonomy — and when they do ask questions, it’s from a place of strength, not fear.
We also swapped notes on networking (Josh’s current challenge), and chatted about CCNA/CCNP resources. But honestly, what I appreciated most was just… talking.
It reminded me why I host Coffee Hour every Saturday. Not everything has to be high-stakes or business-oriented. Sometimes the best growth comes from casual conversations, shared stories, and a little laughter over dinner.
If you’ve had a moment like that recently — a conversation that helped you zoom out or reconnect — I’d love to hear it.
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Dinner with Josh & Why Coffee Hour Matters
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