By definition, believing is the act of accepting something as true, real, or valid, often based on conviction rather than absolute proof. 
 
Said differently, when you really, honestly, and truly believe that something is possible, you actually begin to see it take shape right before your very eyes—even though it hasn’t happened yet. 
 
With this as the background, there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that Herb Brooks was a true, believing difference-maker. 
 
To be sure, his belief that the U.S. hockey team could win gold in Lake Placid was absolute, intense, and unwavering.

Leaders of LIGHT are remarkable people. 
 
How so? 
 
First, Leaders of LIGHT are dealers in hope. 
 
And, as dealers in hope, Leaders of LIGHT make darn sure that everyone around them understands that tomorrow is going to be better than today. 

Entitled “Still Face,” Tronick’s research methodology was insanely simple.

Here’s how author Peg Streep describes it.

A baby is seated facing her mother and the mother is talking, smiling, and making eye contact.

Not surprisingly, the infant responds by vocalizing, smiling back, and pointing at things in the room.

Now here’s where things get interesting.

There’s an old adage that goes, “Tell me what you pay attention to and I will tell you who you are.” No question about it, this observation is a show-stopper. And perhaps the very best thing about this insight is that it’s absolutely, undeniably, and totally true.

Your superpower is the thing that sets you apart from everyone else. It could be your ability to bring out the best in others. Or it might be your creativity. Maybe it’s your grit, tenacity, and ability to get things done (and done right!). Perhaps it’s your ability to see around corners and identify what the future holds. Whatever it is, rest assured, you have a superpower. 

I think the Beatles had it right. All any of us really needs is love. After all, real love (the kind of love that Leaders of LIGHT possess!) is the one true transformative force that has the power to heal hurts, resolve conflicts, inspire courage, and put the needs of others first.