Post by Stacey Fraser on Nov 8, 2021 20:36:09 GMT
C. Discussion Post:
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering?
In thinking through this question, my initial reaction was to answer no. But, in thinking more about celebrations of the past, I soon realized that they did relate back to value, a message. Some may not have been as clear as others, but the value was there. Being more intentional and more obvious about the “why” going forward, will have a bigger more meaningful impact, I believe.
• Do people in your program/organization feel that celebrations are a waste of time or that they are too busy to stop working? If there appears to be a negative reaction, how can you mitigate these feelings?
Some do, at times, feel they are too busy, which is probably a valid response for many. From a leadership standpoint, building up the importance of the message and the need for us as a group to have this time needs to take priority and be made clear. Whether it is with gentle nudging or blatant begging, I would use my humor and wackiness as my first and best weapon. I would also let them know that I completely understand how busy and stressed they are, but that the celebration will also bring the happiness, positivity, and the benefit of laughter.
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
This has been a priority of mine for a bit now and I am slowly seeing a more positive cohesive unit. Small changes over the last months have made an impact and I hope future plans really reinforce the importance of encouraging the heart in our everyday work life. I think the team would feel more supported, more a part of the mission together, and more encouraged to celebrate accomplishments as a group and individually. Encouraging the heart in our work life will help everyone feel more appreciated, more accomplished, more connected, and more a part of a community.
Worksheet #3
Look at each of these leaders in your life and write down the characteristics that make him or her a positive role model for you. Ask yourself:
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend: (Brother)
A teacher, coach, scout leader: (former teacher)
An employer, manager, supervisor, co-worker: (Supervisor)
Characteristics: Supportive, always encouraging, not afraid to be honest, empathetic, always available, clear communicator, clear about expectations, upholding of the mission, positive, caring, and uplifting
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering?
In thinking through this question, my initial reaction was to answer no. But, in thinking more about celebrations of the past, I soon realized that they did relate back to value, a message. Some may not have been as clear as others, but the value was there. Being more intentional and more obvious about the “why” going forward, will have a bigger more meaningful impact, I believe.
• Do people in your program/organization feel that celebrations are a waste of time or that they are too busy to stop working? If there appears to be a negative reaction, how can you mitigate these feelings?
Some do, at times, feel they are too busy, which is probably a valid response for many. From a leadership standpoint, building up the importance of the message and the need for us as a group to have this time needs to take priority and be made clear. Whether it is with gentle nudging or blatant begging, I would use my humor and wackiness as my first and best weapon. I would also let them know that I completely understand how busy and stressed they are, but that the celebration will also bring the happiness, positivity, and the benefit of laughter.
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
This has been a priority of mine for a bit now and I am slowly seeing a more positive cohesive unit. Small changes over the last months have made an impact and I hope future plans really reinforce the importance of encouraging the heart in our everyday work life. I think the team would feel more supported, more a part of the mission together, and more encouraged to celebrate accomplishments as a group and individually. Encouraging the heart in our work life will help everyone feel more appreciated, more accomplished, more connected, and more a part of a community.
Worksheet #3
Leading the Way
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend: (Brother)
Characteristics: Supportive, uses humor to lift me up or celebrate, always ready to listen, there when I need him, honest with me even if I don’t want to hear it, not afraid to point out when I am wrong, empathetic, and blunt
Characteristics: Honest, a good sounding board, offering of constructive criticism when asked or not, supportive, always encouraging, personal acknowledgements, positive, and uplifting
Characteristics: Supportive, always encouraging, not afraid to be honest, empathetic, always available, clear communicator, clear about expectations, upholding of the mission, positive, caring, and uplifting