In part of Danny Langloss' article on the seven pillars of ownership, he used the metaphor of renting versus owning. And how we treat things differently when we own something versus when renting it. There is a greater sense of commitment and investment.
And one of the seven pillars he focuses on is a sense of belonging,
So, why is "belonging" so important?
Read MoreLast month, I focused on the power of having a robust and compelling vision. A vision is so strong and persuasive that it invites others (e.g., staff) to share it and join the journey with you.
This month, I’d like to continue the conversation by discussing the idea of ownership, what it means when teams take ownership of their relationship, and how we can create opportunities for that to happen.
Read MoreSome of us have a vision, and some of us have a VISION. What’s the difference?
Remember the experiment I talked about last week? Well, the questions I asked that volunteer clarified her vision and made it compelling to the rest of the group.
Last week, I talked about the importance of having a shared vision or purpose and how often the programs I work with don't have one or aren't connected to it when they do have one.
Read MoreEvery time I begin working with a new program…
Every time I begin coaching a new client…
And at the beginning of every new year, I ask the same question…
“What’s your vision?”
As we think about reopening, we know that school will look very different. There will be many new regulations and changes that we’re just beginning to consider.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you apologized to a team member?
Read MoreWhen was the last time you were the cause of a conflict between you and your team members? What did it take to gather your courage and admit it?
Read MoreConversations that “weigh us down” tend to be emotionally charged and therefore intimidating.
Read MoreA courageous conversation is when you speak up and express how you feel about issues that are weighing you down.
Read MoreStart off with the question of what would a perfect day in my classroom or family care setting look like? What would I see or hear that would make it perfect? What would the environment look like?
Read MoreHighly effective teams have a clearly defined direction or vision. Like a road map, they are clear about the destination and what it looks like when they get there.
Read MoreA Highly effective or great team will have two or more people with a higher sense of commitment towards the objectives or mutual purpose.
Read MoreA group can have individuals with similar interests, attitudes and thought processes. They can be in the same room, working next to each other but not necessarily going in the same direction.
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