Allow me to introduce you to Edna Mode.
If you've seen the movie "The Incredibles", you are already aware of Edna's presence.
If you haven't seen the movie...let me fill you in.
Edna is a supporting character in both “The Incredibles” and “The Incredibles 2” movies.
The Every Character website states:
“Edna Mode is the fashion designer for superheroes in Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles. She is also a close friend of the Parr family, the central superheroes of the movie. Edna Mode has no-nonsense, sassy and eccentric personality and is very passionate about her occupation. She feels superior to other designers and is very talented.”
Why do I care about Edna Mode? Well...
On more than one occasion people have pointed out our striking resemblance.
It's uncanny.
I mean there ARE similarities. We both…
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And, of course, there ARE differences…
Edna is:
- Short
- Demanding, impatient, and sharp-tongued
- And calls everyone “dahling”
Clearly, Edna has a strong personality yet her ultimate goal is to make others look good.
And that is where we overlap.
We both believe in the power of others and want to do our best to highlight and augment people’s strengths.
We see you.
So if…
You weren’t born with Edna’s natural presence and high level of self-confidence (who is?!)
Or…
Perhaps you work with an Edna!
There are things you can do.
You can learn how to:
- Show up intentionally
- Exude confidence
- Demonstrate empathy
- Be a good listener
- Have presence
Because you do have superpowers.
You just have to learn how to use them!
Your co-pilot (who agrees with Edna that superhero capes are a safety risk),
P.S.
If you want to learn more about Edna Mode, click here to watch her top 10 movie moments.