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August 11, 2020

5T5M = 5 things of value that take less than 5 minutes to read

Thought:

James Clear, author of the book Atomic Habits, wrote that there are five primary drivers of human behavior:

•   Safety: Does it provide peace of mind or reduce risk?
•   Sex: Does it help them find love or make love?
•   Convenience: Does it save time or energy?
•   Social norms: Does it help them get along with others?
•   Status: Does it improve their standing or help them gain approval?

I like his list, but I think he’s missing a big one: meaning and significance. We all want to know that what we are doing matters.

Link:

I’m obsessed with questions (I co-wrote a small book on it. Even the topic of my dissertation was on the importance of leaders asking better questions). I thoroughly believe if we ask better questions, we make better decisions and cultivate deeper connections with others. When I saw this article I knew it would be a good one.

“The Questions That Will Get Me Through the Pandemic"

Resource:

Ever wonder why you have so many creative ideas in the shower? Curious how taking regular walks can help you grow to be more resilient? That’s what I discussed on a recent episode of The Resilient Leaders Podcast.

Episode 27 | "Why Taking Walks Increases Your Resiliency as a Leader"

Listen on iTunes
Listen on Spotify
Listen on KairosPartnerships.org

Quote:

“The leader has a special responsibility to pay attention to what’s happening inside of himself or herself lest the act of leadership do more harm than good”

— Parker Palmer

Question:

Nobody drifts into a life of meaning and purpose. What are 2-3 ways you can be intentional and purposeful this week?

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J.R. Briggs

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