Still Time to Post

For those of you who still have not posted, please add your comment to this post by clicking on the title or "comments" at the bottom. You will need to sign into your Google account.

Post a brief comment which addresses one thing from the 7 Habits Workshop that you have been able to apply over the summer or that you are in the process of applying now as you get school back up and going.

Reflection This Summer

Still found humor in a quote under Habit 3: "The nicest thing about not planning is that failure comes as a complete surprise rather that being preceded by a period of worry and depression."
Now I prefer a way to avoid worry and depression always. Wish I had this training earlier in my career.

August Posting Directions

Dear Participants,

I'm re-posting the August directions because I know some of you had a little trouble. In fact, the blog was blocked a while because Google flagged it as under attack by Spammers--probably due to the sudden increase in activity--and possibly from a few people trying multiple log-ins. Let's try to keep these directions at the top of the blog page by simply adding your comments instead of creating a "New Post" --do this by clicking on "comments" underneath this post and responding there. That should make it easier for others to know what to do if they are coming on later.

For your August posting, please consider the following:

1. Be sure that your Display Name is your first name and last initial. You can change this in your "Edit Profile" pane if necessary.

2. Post a comment to my original conversation string. Do this by clicking on the posting title or on "comments." Please avoid starting a "New Post." Use the "comment" feature instead.

3. August Topic: Post a brief comment which addresses one thing from the 7 Habits Workshop that you have been able to apply over the summer or that you are in the process of applying now as you get school back up and going. Have a great School Opening!

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

As the new school year nears, one of my goals is to "begin with the end in mind." The progression of my students' abilities in different manipulative skill areas will be a focus this year. I look forward to another school year with a new approach benefited by the 7 Habits workshop this summer.

Seven Habits Post

I am currently developing methods to incorporate Seven Habits materials for our faculty in faculty/departmental meetings.
J Pullen

7 Habits Blog Heating Up Again!

Thanks to all of you who posted recently! Please keep up the good work. It's great to see you applying these ideas to both the personal and professional areas of your lives.

August Posting

I am trying to implement Habit # 5 on a professional as well as personal level. This summer I completed a book dealing with the awareness and differences of individual paradigms. I need to respond to others from their perspective more than from my own.

Habit 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have attempted to use habit number 5 in professional and personal situations many times since our training. The totem pole thing isn't working very well, but using habit 5 eases tension in most situations.

As I begin preparing for a new school year, I am trying to do a better job prioritizing the most crucial tasks that I must accomplish.

The End in Mind

As this new school year swiftly approaches, I have tried hard to put in practice the principles of Habit 2, Begin With The End In Mind. As I draft my notes for my opening faculty meeting, my mind reaches to what outcomes I desire for the end of the school year.

DeWon F.

As I prepare for the start of a new school year I have challenged myself to be more proactive and less reactive.

As I prepare to start a new school year, I am trying to remember Habit 3 - Put first things first. The problem is determining what is the first thing.

August Blog Requirements

Dear Participants,

For your August posting, please consider the following:
1. Be sure that your Display Name is your first name and last initial. You can change this in your "Edit Profile" pane if necessary.
2. Post a comment to my original conversation string. Do this by clicking on the posting title or on "comments." Please avoid starting a "New Post." Use the "comment" feature instead.
3. August Topic: Post a brief comment which addresses one thing from the 7 Habits Workshop that you have been able to apply over the summer or that you are in the process of applying now as you get school back up and going.

Have a great School Opening!