"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
-Dr. Seuss
Happy Friday Leaders:
How do Seuss' words resonate with you?
I need you to pause and really think about the quote above... take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... repeat... read the quote again and sit with it foe a moment and be present with your thoughts...
In one sentence, who are you?
When was the last time you could truly be yourself?
Why is it so difficult to honestly express our feelings?
Something to think about for sure...
Many of us have become so use to being constantly occupied that we seldom stop to take time to reflect. We live on autopilot, we don't think for ourselves, and allow routines, patterns of behavior, and others shape our lives.
I challenge you to break that cycle today. Connect with people... be present... intentionally create opportunities and safe spaces for yourself and others to be be authentic, and express their true feelings. Be the trend setter. Make this Feeling Friday and start the conversation with a thought provoking question: Here are a few examples to start the conversation:
1. In one word, what do you live for?
...Sometimes less is more...
2. What could you pay more attention to in life?
...It's a fast moving world, sometimes you need to stop and smell the roses. What are the "roses" in your life?
3. Do the people in your life bring out the best of you?
...And are you working to bring out the best in them?
4. Is your life complicated by unnecessary things?
...If so, what steps do you need to take to de-clutter?
5. Do you think it's too late to do certain things in your life? Why?
...Is there an age limit on goals?
6. If your life was a movie, what would the title be?
...This question is a lot of fun, but also cuts to the root of how people view themselves..
"A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.".
-Bruce Lee
Consider opening up a meeting with one of these questions and allow time for attendees to share (you start..#leadbyexample), create a bulletin board with these questions in you place of work (break room, cafeteria, lounge), send a question in an email or group chat, or share this blog with other leaders.
Happy Friday everyone! Let's be intentional about being present and staying connected and watch what happens.
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You got this!
Coach Tavia
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