Session 8 Review

My word, what a great session!

In the A part, we learned the power of focusing on the positive traits in others. Interestingly enough, we can learn a lot about people by what they do -- it provides insight into who they are. Occasionally, powerful insight. By being simple and direct, we can significantly impact the belief others have in themselves.

Part B was about a couple of different points. First, we often fail to "own" the compliments we receive from others. By including them in our own pep talks, we validate the strengths others have seen. And, we have to "own" the comments to be credible.

Secondly, animation can help to create enthusiasm when there is a lack of it. Is enthusiasm always loud? No, it isn't. The key: everyone expresses enthusiasm differently based upon (1) who they are and (2) the context.

Our own animation is one avenue (and one of the easiest avenues) for us to create enthusiasm where there was none. Make the decision; create your own enthusiasm; infect those around you with it. You'll have more fun and be more productive -- and so will they.