AVOIDING RISKY BEHAVIORS Challenging Staff to Do Hard Things @AskDocG #ACAKR15 AskDoctorG
WHAT’S YOUR CULTURE? (Brainstorm here – if you don’t know, ask others)
TEEN BRAIN
TEEN BRAIN CONFLICT
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE? Quick decisions Shock and amazement at results Looking to peers over rules Intense emotional responses Judgment follows sleep
COUNSELORS CAN DO HARD THINGS Be safe Follow the rules Understand expectations DO HARD THINGS
SUPERVISORS MUST Enforce consequences Acknowledge temptation Name behaviors High expectations Clear rules Avoid hypocrisy! Enforce consequences
CHALLENGE YOUR STAFF! Call them to action! Claim your mission Heighten their emotions Draw on their memories Build reputation Break stereotypes Cultural expectations vs. yours Raise the bar Use peer pressure for good Call them to action!
CREATE (CHANGE?) YOUR CULTURE 9
WHAT’S THE WORD AT TRAINING? ASK. Past staff Current leaders Former campers Your competition Recruiters Social media
OFFER STRATEGIES Play “What if” Establish mentors What if you could? What if you want to? What if you did? Establish mentors Remind them of options Reward great choices
DON’T FIGHT PEER PRESSURE USE IT. Build drama toward great counseling Give your staff a mission Ask MORE of them Encourage accountability Create pride
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