Leadership Tip
What Children Can Teach Us
As I coach my adult clients,
I realize that we look to children’s behaviors
as a model for increasing joy and fulfillment.
Here are a few qualities and behaviors that may
increase yours.
I encourage you to get on the playground
of life and try them.
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Curiosity
Kids are naturally curious.
They like to explore without judgment.
What if we were more curious,
seeking to understand vs. trying to be right?
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Playfulness
Kids do not need to be taught or reminded to play.
They do not feel guilty having fun or taking time
from work. What if we brought play to work
or took downtime to recharge? -
Honesty
Kids are honest (okay, sometimes to an extreme).
However, what if we were more direct and straight forward?
What if we held people accountable and they knew where
they/we stood. -
Take a compliment
Kids not only agree when you give them a compliment,
they often elaborate and embellish it. What if we could
graciously accept a compliment or say thank you without minimizing
what has been said? -
Fearlessness
Kids are fearless and willing to take chances.
What if we could be more courageous and take greater risks?
What if we were brave enough to pursue what we really wanted?
Practicing these concepts can be a challenge.
As adults, we condition ourselves and forget some
of our essential nature. What if we incorporated a few of
these lessons into our lives?
This is important work, not just child's play.
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