Obama joined young leaders to paint a mural at the future site of the Baylor Youth Center in Gaborone, Botswana.

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Leaders can flip these perceptions of risk and reward if they can paint compelling long-term views of the future.

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Future, active, past tense questioning helps to paint the picture of success between the individuals involved, often uncovering expectations that would otherwise not see the light of day.

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