In George Couros' book, Innovator's Mindset, he states that 1/4 of success is attributed to academic knowledge, and 3/4 of success is attributed to Social Intelligence and the ability to handle success.
This makes me think of what we teach, and how we instruct. If we are coming out of a test-driven culture in schools, and focusing more on student interest, Social Intelligence should be a critical part of the education. The trick is embedding this in our students.
I'm pondering a couple of questions:
1. Is the school setting the only place Social Intelligence can be taught? What about the role of home life? Family? Friends?
2. Do the adults in our community provide outstanding modeling of what Social Intelligence looks like? I've never had a lesson in SI, but I think I know what it looks like.
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Remember Everyday...
In Dayton Moore's book, More Than a Season: Building a Championship Culture, Moore talks about three things he tries to "remember everyday." They are:
1. Your team is at home. Obviously pointing out the importance of family.
2. Forgive everyday. Suggesting you live your life without holding grudges.
3. You have to persevere. Don't let anything get you down.
The great Jimmy Valvano, in his speech at the ESPY's recommends you:
1. Laugh everyday.
2. Spend time in thought.
3. Have your emotions move you to tears.
He then famously stated that if you can do these three things everyday, then that's a heck of a day!
These kinds of lists are fun to think about, but I've yet to find one that matches my preferences though. Lists like this are personal, and they should be. So what would my list include? A couple of thoughts:
1. Stand up for someone. We spend a lot of time spreading negative gossip. Let's spend the same amount (or more?) spreading good words. Stand up for someone who doesn't stick out. Protect someone from unkind words. Make a positive statement about someone who does "behind the scenes" work.
2. Go out of the way to be kind. The satisfaction of seeing the reaction of another person when you hold the door for them, carry something they are struggling with, compliment their appearance, etc., is such an incredible reward. Try it!
Others?
1. Your team is at home. Obviously pointing out the importance of family.
2. Forgive everyday. Suggesting you live your life without holding grudges.
3. You have to persevere. Don't let anything get you down.
The great Jimmy Valvano, in his speech at the ESPY's recommends you:
1. Laugh everyday.
2. Spend time in thought.
3. Have your emotions move you to tears.
He then famously stated that if you can do these three things everyday, then that's a heck of a day!
These kinds of lists are fun to think about, but I've yet to find one that matches my preferences though. Lists like this are personal, and they should be. So what would my list include? A couple of thoughts:
1. Stand up for someone. We spend a lot of time spreading negative gossip. Let's spend the same amount (or more?) spreading good words. Stand up for someone who doesn't stick out. Protect someone from unkind words. Make a positive statement about someone who does "behind the scenes" work.
2. Go out of the way to be kind. The satisfaction of seeing the reaction of another person when you hold the door for them, carry something they are struggling with, compliment their appearance, etc., is such an incredible reward. Try it!
Others?
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