Positive Culture

 Positive Culture 

Teaching, instructing, coaching os not for the faint of heart and mind.  Wether you teaching in a prosperous or property challenged environment.  The anxiety, stress, frustration of demands and expectations can take a mental, emotional, and physical toll on any person.  It doesn’t matter how many degrees a person possess.  It doesn’t matter on the level of age or the color of your skin. 

I have been in the field of education for twelve years.  And I have to say, this is the hardest year ever.  The challenges, demands, and expectations can be rather trying.  Of course, the experience of influencing, inspiring, and empowering our next generation of leaders, learners, and innovators is worth it.  

In my present position within a school in Fort Mohave, Arizona, we have recognized the need of change and culture.  I had a dream of a school that used the rules of the Energy Bus to help their students through the external environment (Covid-19).  I approached my principal with the awesome idea.  He went home and started reading the book and soon purchased books for the whole faculty.  I truly believe the principal saw how this book could make a difference in the lives of those on this campus.  We both agreed that we need to build a culture of positive learning that empowers students/teachers to overcome challenges, circumstances, or the pressures outside of our control.  We both knew how this book would support and encourage everyone. 

The Energy Bus has 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, Team, or Organization with Positive Energy!  The book was written by Jon Gordon.   

It was my goal for the 2020 - 2021 school year to fuel my classroom with positive attitudes, achievements, and education.  I believe it was the goal of our principal to assist with this fabulous experience.  We both agreed once the whole team sees the vision there’s no stoping us.

 

I came across this awesome book in 2015 and found it to be most helpful.  So, helpful in fact — it helped change my life, work, leadership, and education.  Of course, after finishing it.  I wanted to share it with my family, my friends, and the world.  You see, I was curious to know what would happen if other applied the teaching of this book.  If they applied the same ten principles they, too, would be on the bus going in the same direction.  

I soon found myself following Jon Gordon via (LinkedIn, and Twitter). 

Positivity and Culture… In the book — George, who happens to be the main character is faced with circumstances, or challenges personally and professionally.  From the morning moments, George, is faced with the unexpected results of not listening to his wife’s advice.  However, despite the circumstances and challenges throughout his journey, George still has to prepare and present a major project for his company.  And he still has to deal with negative people at the office and on his team.   

I know from my experience, that we all have our ups and downs during the school year and life in general.  In fact, some of us can read this story (The Energy Bus), and compare ourselves to the story.  The events that took place last year and some that spilled over into this year were lessons.  Lessons on how to love. Lessons on how to smile.  Lessons on how to be kind.  Lessons on how to improve yourself.  Lessons on how to improve our team.  No matter what is going on at home, community, or within the world, we are all expected to give our best.  I know it can be rather challenging, but that is the cost of greatness.  

George goes on to build a positive relationship both personally (family), and professionally (NRG).  That is right — He made the right choice to improve.  However, one thing is for sure… he didn’t do it alone.  In fact, the other character Joy the bus driver happens to assist him on the journey.  Of course, she gets help from Danny, Marty, and Jack whim are all passengers on The Energy Bus as well.  All these individuals help to promote positive energy and happiness. 

The simple key here — the more positivity you are around, the happier you’ll feel.  Of course, like George, you do this by associating yourself with positive people (Joy, Marty, Danny, Jack, and more). 

Have you ever noticed how happier positive people are and how much more energy they tend to have?  It all makes sense.  Having these type of people in your home or organization does make a difference.  In fact, having these kind of people around you can give you a better outlook on life and the circumstances or challenges life can throw at us.  Enjoy these tips – please feel free to comment, like, or share.

TIPS FOR POSITIVE ENERGY — 

1. Routine: Get a routine or get back into the routine to help your mood.   That’s right folks… your body, mind, and spirit work well.   If you read, eat, sleep, and exercise regularly.

2. Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the art of taking every moment and appreciating it. You look at every past, present, and future as a picture – rather than a small pieces.  You are able to focus more and you become less distracted.

3. Read: Books on strength, personal power, self-development, enlightenment, and self-help can be rather delicious and a great resource to assist you or the team at changing.

4. Consistency: It is unlikely you will ever achieve great things if you or the team isn’t consistent.  One thing unsuccessful people have in common is they lack consistency.

5. Love: Love happens to be a very powerful emotion, and it can be healing.  Of course, love cannot fix everything.  It does support good overall spiritual, physical, and mental health. 

 In the past five years, I have amassed thousands of new followers online because of the nature of positive mental attitudes and my unique leadership strategies.  I have had the wonderful opportunity of being invited on podcast around the world.  I am not trying to impress you by any means, but to press upon you.  The opportunity of reading this excellent book.  If you or someone you know is looking for a great read on self-development or team success.  The Energy Bus is a great fit for all.  It is a short read with impactful principles that are real and practical for the 21st century. 

Thank you, 

Love and many blessing Coach Frank Sagasta