Tricia O’Connell & Dave Shaffer

1. 3 Minute Countdown Tricia O’Connell & Dave Shaffer

2. Proactive vs. Reactive • Energy Quadrant • Dealing with imperfect people • I messed up… Now what?

5. hate my job

8. If my students had more parent support, they’d do much better in school. My 4th block class is 2 weeks behind because the students aren’t doing their homework. My co-workers are not supportive. Traffic was terrible this morning on R9. Why can’t people from West Virginia drive better?

10. HIGH ENERGY Quadrant 3 High Negative Quadrant 1 High Positive NEGATIVE ENERGY POSITIVE ENERGY Quadrant 4 Low Negative Quadrant 2 Low Positive LOW ENERGY The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

11. HIGH ENERGY Quadrant 3 High Negative Angry, Fearful, Anxious, Defensive, Resentful Quadrant 1 High Positive Helpful, Hopeful, Joyful, Connected, Confident NEGATIVE ENERGY POSITIVE ENERGY Quadrant 4 Low Negative Depressed, Exhausted, Burned Out, Hopeless, Defeated Quadrant 2 Low Positive Reflective, Serene, Relaxed, Tranquil, Peaceful LOW ENERGY The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

12. Tips for Success • If you are constantly impatient, your relationships lack depth, you lack passion, and you feel like you never have enough time then you are drifting from Q1 to Q3 • If you stay in Q1 and never go to Q2, you’ll end up in Q3 • If you want to avoid Q3 & Q4, hang out with inspiring people, participate in events that are inspiring, pay attention to physical discipline, monitor your multitasking, pay attention to your working environment, & have recreation outside your workplace.

13. Some people would say you are who you are. It’s you, your personality, and that’s just the way you are…

14. …and some believe that they can change, they can become better, and they can make a positive impact!

15. 4 Factors that affect your emotional intelligence with those in your sphere of influence:  Listen without interrupting  Practice empathy through deliberate inquiry  Never betray a private conversation  Exhibit genuine passion for the people you serve

16. The future success of your colleagues is predicated on their relationship with you and the emotional climate you create for those around you.

18. Don’t forget: You can copy-paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll.

19. Boy records teacher

20. “You all are my worst block!” “Maybe you should start taking your medicine.” “No wonder you failed. If you don’t start taking responsibility you’ll end up dropping out of school!” “Don’t your parents teach you anything?” “You’re definitely going to fail your SOL.” Bad Teaching Method

23. What is your #1 strategy for dealing with difficult students.

24. Sometimes we judge before seeing the big picture

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28. Name a reason you might get a call from your child’s school.

29. Name a reason you might get a call from your child’s school. Discipline issue 42 Volunteers Needed 3 Bad grades 33 Sick or injured 18 Attendance issue 4

31. “Nourishing relationships have a beneficial impact on our health, while toxic ones can act like a slow poison to our bodies.” -Goleman

32. So, I messed up. Now what?

33. 1)      Let go of the anger 2)      Don’t be stubborn 3)      Stop thinking of yourself as a victim 4)      Focus on the future 5)      Re-learn to trust 6)      Be reasonable in your expectations of others 7)      Expect that it will take time to forgive

34. Focus on what you can control – you. • We work with people, not products. The reality is people will make mistakes & will let you down. •  If we want to move from a good working environment to a great working environment, we all need to keep calm and carry on! Keep Calm