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11/25/2022

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Colleagues,

MVP: A 60-minute reflection exercise to help you renew your attention and intention
 
On Wednesday I promised you something special that would be useful if you chose to block an hour of time for self-reflection.
 
Please understand – there is no need to feel guilty if you can’t do this today. It is simply an opportunity, not a requirement.
 
Steps:
  • Find a quiet space. No family, pets, phones, computers. Zero distractions. The world will survive without you for 60 minutes.
  • Grad paper and a pen. Please do not type this! Write by hand. There is a physiological difference when we write things out by hand.
  • Divide a sheet of paper with a line going down the center.
  • On the left-hand column write down everything that you feel good about in your organization this fall.
  • On the right-hand column, list out the things you don’t feel good about.
  • Reflect on the positives and identify specific things you have done as a leader to contribute to the positives.
  • Reflect on the negatives. Cross out any that you have no influence over.
  • Look at what is left. Ask:
    • What is the underlying problem? Why is it like this?
    • What is one tiny tweak that would make it a little better?
    • How can my skills, or another person’s skills, contribute to making that tweak?
  • Reexamine everything you have written.
  • List out three positive leadership practices you want to keep executing.
  • Identify one action you want to take to make one tweak in one of the issues.
  • List two people who can support you, even if it is just encouragement.
  • Set a deadline for action.
 
Optional: Reply to this email and share your positives, action item, and deadline with me. I’ll do what I can to support you.
 
Today’s intention: Reflect on the fall and your own leadership. Acknowledge your positive actions and identify one thing to tweak.
 
Cheers!

Frederick
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