Monday Moanin Thoughts # 184 Stay Positive By Focusing On Highlights

Hello everyone and welcome to this beautiful November 2015 edition of Monday Moanin Thoughts.  Over the last month  I have met with several building and district administrators to discuss their work.  The meetings are rich and reflective and one common theme has emerged.

Most administrators are very good at identifying the challenges of their job. However, when the conversation shifts towards discussing their highlights, there is caution and a reluctance  to share . Why is it that challenges are easy to discuss and highlights are a struggle?  Focusing consistently on challenges may push leaders into an anxious, urgent frame of mind. This could quickly turn into a negative attitude and pattern. Leaders must  fight negativity and be intentional providing positive energy and hope for their organization. One doable way is to begin focusing on what is going well.  Weekly,  reflect on what is going well for you and your organization. Share and celebrate your successes consistently with one another and your community. Keep reaching out, telling your story with pride and humility. Keep leading!

Have a great week and keep finding the good stuff.