Shift Perception

In the book, The Art of Happiness at Work, (Dalai Lama, Cutler, 2009) the obvious conclusion to happy versus unhappy is clearly stated: “Happy people, in contrast, are generally found to be more sociable, flexible, and creative and are able to tolerate life’s daily frustrations more easily than unhappy people.” Now, how do I get to that happy place?

Happy people outperform unhappy people. Climate and culture have a profound impact on teacher and student performance. Leadership has a profound impact on climate and culture. If the leadership possibilities are exponential, then so are the promises of happy people and success. Climate equals morale. Culture, on the other hand, is what you can get people to do.

Raise the bar. Expect a lot from yourself or no one else will. Dream so BIG that it freaks people out! In order to catch those dreams, you need to set goals. In order to reach those goals and catch those dreams, you need to work hard, be successful, have fun. Right before that hard work comes commitment (and a plan).

The tipping point occurs when climate and culture shift perception. You not only look in the mirror to see who you really are but you look in the mirror to see who you can become. When people believe in themselves, they will achieve more than they thought possible. If people don’t believe in you, then start hanging out with different people.

Stay Fired Up people!

Dalai Lama, Cutler, H., The art of happiness at work (2009). Eastern Press, Norwalk.

Rudnesky, F., 50 great things leaders do: let’s get fired up! (2017). Jostens, Minneapolis.