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title: "Gratitude Focus: Today, I Am Grateful For Competence"
description: Explore the importance of competence in leadership and how trusting others can expand your own influence. Discover insights and resources for growth.
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# [Gratitude Focus: Today, I Am Grateful For Competence](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/gratitude-focus-today-i-am-grateful-for-competence)

 Written by [Orvin Kimbrough](https://orvinkimbrough.com/blog/author/orvin-kimbrough) | May 31, 2026

### ****Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:****

 When I first joined the bank, I quickly noticed how many internal meetings there were — and I wondered how the then-CEO managed to attend all of them. For the most part, he did.

But early on, I decided that if I tried to follow the same strategy, I wouldn’t be able to help reposition the bank for its next level of growth.  
 If all my energy was spent internally, I wouldn’t be focused externally — and we needed a better balance.

That’s why we have to ensure we have competent people leading meetings, making decisions, and doing their jobs well.

I still attend my fair share of internal meetings, but I trust our team to lead. Competence allows us to move forward faster. 

 

 

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