Discovering the Power of Choice Willow Sweeney Paul Bernabei Tom Cody

The 80/20 Rule In any group 20% of the people make 80% of the difference. We are all capable of being Top 20’s – there is a Top 20 in all of us People who are in the Top 20 Think, Learn and Communicate differently.

Potential Top 20s TLC = Think = Learn =Communicate Bottom 80s TIME

The Line Above the Line Our thinking is serving us in our best interest. Below the Line Our thinking is NOT serving us in our best interest.

Star Qualities – develop these within yourself to be in the Top 20 more often Creativity Self-confidence Organization Responsibility Outgoing Self-motivated Persistence Enthusiasm Emotionally Aware Self-discipline Focus Optimism Proactive Courage Spiritualism

Success in life will be determined more by your EQ than your IQ. Book-smart Brain Power Graded on in School EQ Self-smart People-smart School-smart

The New Formula Success = Good Ride + Good Results Success = IQ x EQ

The New Formula S = 9 x 2 = 18 S = 5 x 8 = 40 S = 8 x 8 = 64

The Frame See Feel Get Do

When not getting what’s important 1. Change Nothing 2. Change ‘Do’ 3. Blame -Give away power -Become a victim -Stuck in yuck 80 Change See: Get Curious -Ask: How can I see this differently? 20

Blame: I have a need to be right. Choice Top 20 Curious: I want to be effective and make a positive difference Bottom 80 Blame: I have a need to be right. Choice Need to be Right

Web Resources Top 20 – http://www.top20training.com Teachers as Advisors - http://www.doe.sd.gov/octe/TAA.asp