Wednesday, December 2, 2009

THE PACE OF CHANGE


Change is inevitable. Those who embrace the tools that best enable them to deal with change will survive and even thrive.

The reason I am passionate about the 7 Habits and The Leader in Me is that the principles of personal effectiveness and interpersonal relationships are timeless and apply to every aspect of our lives. Everyone who embraces these concepts increases their potential to be successful in whatever endeavor they undertake.

We are experiencing a change in our school culture as we continue to grow in the 7 Habits. As individuals, we are embracing these changes at different rates. Some of us jumped right on board while others have moved more slowly. This is OK and expected. It is important to understand that our pace of change will vary from person to person based on our experiences. What is critical is that we have common vision and goals for why we are working on this.

I want you to consider what your pace of change is for the 7 Habits and The Leader in Me. Do you see yourself as leading the charge or do you see yourself as reluctant and still searching for the "Why are we doing this?" Maybe you see the need to focus on these concepts, but you're having difficulty implementing them. What are your thoughts about your pace of change and our school's pace of change.