December 31st, 2010
The insidious thing about the causal point of view is that it leads us to say:”Of course, it had had to happen like that.” Whereas we ought to think: It may have happened like that – and also in many other ways.
We are in interesting times; and it is time to STOP the causal trap of inward spiraling doom loops of “it had to happen like that” is bullshit. It may have happened many other ways, and now you can cease upon the many other ways.
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December 30th, 2010
Here is a piece that is relevant to experiential educators;
There is a likable yet flawed hero attending your presentation.
A presentation should take the audience on a journey from their ordinary world into your special world, gaining new insights and skills from your special world.
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December 28th, 2010
When a goal is defined, the expectation of a different, more satisfactory future starts to develop and behavior changes in the present become possible. The future is made salient to the present; thus, the goal and the consequences of its achievement can “determine” or shape what happens next. Therefore the question, “How are you going to know when the problem is solved?” is crucial to the development of a successful solution.
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December 27th, 2010
Images from a Team Building program facilitated for Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Buffalo NY (CCCS)
The objectives of this meeting were;
To unveil the newly re-worked Mission : Vision : Values to the staff.
For the operations team to explain the process and necessary support needed from the staff for a successful implementation of the Mission : Vision : Values.
All team members to discuss and determine action steps for the future development of CCCS.
To have fun, and learn from each other.
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December 24th, 2010
It is okay to be selfish, if you do not start to make you better, then your team, organization, and leadership will remain stagnant.
STOP waiting for your boss, spouse, significant other, family, to do it for you. They never will.
Take some responsibility and action.
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