Post by Leslie on Nov 10, 2021 4:20:58 GMT
Lesson 4: Celebration
B. Activity Lesson #4: Complete Worksheet #3 – Leading the Way.
Leading the Way.pdf (201.66 KB)
Worksheet #3
Leading the Way
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:
• How did this person behave towards me or others?
• What were the standards for this person?
• What goals did this person help me strive for?
• How did I feel around this person?
• How did this person acknowledge my achievements?
• How did I feel when I received their recognition for my accomplishments?
How do I act today because of this person?
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend: Friend/Amber (relationship to you)
Caring, Honest, Non-judgmental, Giving, Truthful _She operates in truth and integrity. I never had to question her motives. We have very similar perspectives on life, children and marginalized youth. She helped me strive for excellence in the provision of services to marginalized families. I always felt supported. She honestly acknowledged my strengths and my weaknesses, and I felt proud of myself when my accomplishments were recognized. I always remember the little things and how important those special small gestures are when recognizing my strengths.
A teacher, coach, scout leader: Teacher/Ms. Alexander (relationship to you)
She was stern and strict; she had a raspy brown liquor voice 😊. She was my 4th grade teacher, and I knew she cared about me, what I thought, felt and believed about myself. She had high standards and didn’t take no mess from students, but I remember her and the feeling that she cared. I always wanted to do my best, be my best to prove what she said about me was right. I wanted to please her, but I never felt if I didn’t, please her, she would stop caring. A gold star or smiley face meant the world. I felt accomplished, smart, a hard worker when I was acknowledged by Ms. Alexander. I think choosing education as a profession is my testimony to Ms. Alexander. I know the feeling of connecting with a student, how it feels as a student and how it feels as the teacher.
An employer, manager, supervisor, co-worker: Boss/Supervisor/Peter K. (relationship to you)
Peter was a quirky kind of guy. He surrounded himself with artistic people who were passionate, but he rarely expressed an emotion. His face told us his emotions. He praised people in quiet ways, but he did consistently let the team know the importance of our work together. I felt confident and surprisingly protected by him. He was the founding director of a program I loved. When he, retired he named me his replacement, which was quite an honor. I spent several years trying to figure out why he chose me and finally settled into living and being what he knew I could be. I loved our work, felt accomplished and significant because of the work we did together. My leadership style is similar to Peter’s. I hope I am not as quirky 😊.
C. Discussion Post:
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering?
Workplace celebrations usually have a very specific purpose. A team accomplishment (a winning proposal or contract) meeting the milestones of a contract, the holidays or a birth, a departure or promotion. I appreciated the book’s reflection that celebrations speak to the values held by the company and/or team.
• 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?
I don’t think everyone celebrates for all the same reasons. Although, some people are less enthusiastic then others about celebrations, we all put on our party faces and enjoy the camaraderie. I do notice that the good vibes/feelings about each other and our work together linger after celebrations. Many times, the celebration came at just the right time, when there was a need to mend a fence, make amends or just connect which is always easier to do around cake or an adult beverage. 😊
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
I really am trying to intentionally set a different tone with the new team I am working with. To be honest it still feels cheesy, but I like the results, its doesn’t hurt or harm me and I feel better. It’s a win-win all around.
B. Activity Lesson #4: Complete Worksheet #3 – Leading the Way.
Leading the Way.pdf (201.66 KB)
Worksheet #3
Leading the Way
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:
• How did this person behave towards me or others?
• What were the standards for this person?
• What goals did this person help me strive for?
• How did I feel around this person?
• How did this person acknowledge my achievements?
• How did I feel when I received their recognition for my accomplishments?
How do I act today because of this person?
A parent, grandparent, relative, or friend: Friend/Amber (relationship to you)
Caring, Honest, Non-judgmental, Giving, Truthful _She operates in truth and integrity. I never had to question her motives. We have very similar perspectives on life, children and marginalized youth. She helped me strive for excellence in the provision of services to marginalized families. I always felt supported. She honestly acknowledged my strengths and my weaknesses, and I felt proud of myself when my accomplishments were recognized. I always remember the little things and how important those special small gestures are when recognizing my strengths.
A teacher, coach, scout leader: Teacher/Ms. Alexander (relationship to you)
She was stern and strict; she had a raspy brown liquor voice 😊. She was my 4th grade teacher, and I knew she cared about me, what I thought, felt and believed about myself. She had high standards and didn’t take no mess from students, but I remember her and the feeling that she cared. I always wanted to do my best, be my best to prove what she said about me was right. I wanted to please her, but I never felt if I didn’t, please her, she would stop caring. A gold star or smiley face meant the world. I felt accomplished, smart, a hard worker when I was acknowledged by Ms. Alexander. I think choosing education as a profession is my testimony to Ms. Alexander. I know the feeling of connecting with a student, how it feels as a student and how it feels as the teacher.
An employer, manager, supervisor, co-worker: Boss/Supervisor/Peter K. (relationship to you)
Peter was a quirky kind of guy. He surrounded himself with artistic people who were passionate, but he rarely expressed an emotion. His face told us his emotions. He praised people in quiet ways, but he did consistently let the team know the importance of our work together. I felt confident and surprisingly protected by him. He was the founding director of a program I loved. When he, retired he named me his replacement, which was quite an honor. I spent several years trying to figure out why he chose me and finally settled into living and being what he knew I could be. I loved our work, felt accomplished and significant because of the work we did together. My leadership style is similar to Peter’s. I hope I am not as quirky 😊.
C. Discussion Post:
• When you celebrate, are you clear about the values you are cheering?
Workplace celebrations usually have a very specific purpose. A team accomplishment (a winning proposal or contract) meeting the milestones of a contract, the holidays or a birth, a departure or promotion. I appreciated the book’s reflection that celebrations speak to the values held by the company and/or team.
• 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?
I don’t think everyone celebrates for all the same reasons. Although, some people are less enthusiastic then others about celebrations, we all put on our party faces and enjoy the camaraderie. I do notice that the good vibes/feelings about each other and our work together linger after celebrations. Many times, the celebration came at just the right time, when there was a need to mend a fence, make amends or just connect which is always easier to do around cake or an adult beverage. 😊
• How do you think your work environment would change if you embedded encouraging the heart in your work life?
I really am trying to intentionally set a different tone with the new team I am working with. To be honest it still feels cheesy, but I like the results, its doesn’t hurt or harm me and I feel better. It’s a win-win all around.
