When I was a classroom teacher, the first 9 weeks of every school year I took every single social/emotional situation that happened between the students and turned them into "teachable moments." I did not let one thing get by. I was rigorous in teaching my class how to become a high functioning caring, considerate, compassionate community. It only took 9 weeks (any 9 weeks will do) to basically get every conceivable issue worked through so they could focus on learning.

Later, when I began training teams in the corporate and business arena, I found 9 weeks worked in building sustainable momentum and synergy as well.

Every day, we see something in the media that is showing us how we could be making a difference but may be feeling powerless as to how to have a positive impact in emotionally intense situations. This feeling of powerlessness may only mean that we know we are missing specific communication tools to be effective and to feel confident in defusing conflict.

Because of the disturbing recent Tea Party event in Columbus, Ohio, where protesters mocked a man with Parkinson's... I'm inviting you to read this week's Article: 3-Step Strategy for Defusing Conflict which discusses this event, along with an Invitation for you to Download my F*REE 9-Week to a Make A Difference Year Team Synergy Training Manual to begin using at your place of work.

We ALL know that volatile situations do in fact exist in our places of work, home and communities where yelling and name calling is unflinchingly callous and cruel. Where provocative forms of passive/aggressive relating ignite backlash and end up not achieving desired outcomes.

Whether it's politics, religion or education ... it's all about fear of loss, differences of opinion and how best - and effectively - we can come together to find NEW creative solutions to old, worn-out problems.

If there is a choice between being Right or being Kind...
always pick Kind.

Be strong by bending.

A skillful person is an unskillful person's teacher.

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The Power of Compassion: 7 Ways You Can Make A Difference
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Hardcover, 128 pages, 7" square
By Mary Robinson Reynolds & Elizabeth Silance Ballard

The Power of Compassion is palpable!  This gift books gives you 7 specific strategies about how anyone can end 70% of energy draining reactions!

  Promotes the importance of making time to connect with all people. Perfect for Acknowledgment gifts, Leadership development, Executive Retreats, Team Building, Management training.
  Generate a culture of compassionate regard for every member of your team. Cut across all demographic and cultural barriers.
  Stories create a catalyst for change. Use this "classic" time-honored story and DVD movie to train your team about the power of compassion.
  Encourage people within your circle of influence to embrace new views that will create an environment in which, they can be part of a synergistic community.
 

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The Teddy Stallard Story

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Being understood and appreciated is the greatest need of all human beings.