Self-Control HAS 3230

The Brain Stress = self protection Stress = simple routines Stress is addictive Broken shoelace

Marshmallow Kids Stanford kids Those who grabbed Those who waited

Managing Emotions Don’t repress Stifling = poor health Competence = choice The workplace

Self-Control Manage impulsive feelings Stay composed Think clearly Stress management Self-control = job success

Adaptability Multiple demands Fit fluid circumstances Flexibility Change is constant Less = fear, anxiety Self-confidence

Adapting to Change -- Stages Letting go Uncertainty Taking Hold

Change in the Organization Awakening –Supporters –Ambivalents –Opponents Transition Ritualization

Creativity

___________ program r \ e \ a \ d \ i \ n \ g ECNALG

Creativity Stand I j u yousme t

Creativity

Innovation Fresh ideas Original solutions New ideas Take risks

10 Ways to enhance innovation Look for more than one “right” answer Avoid too much logic Challenge rules Ask “what if” questions Make ambiguity work for you

10 Ways to enhance innovation Look on the positive side of error Take time to play Break out of your specialization Support nonconformity Believe in your creativity

Four Innovation Killers Surveillance Evaluation Over control Relentless deadlines

Anger Pre-emotional hijack –Deny feelings –Acting out –Oppositional defiance Post-emotional hijack

Anger management Suppressor Ventor Manager or director

No Control Anger is the mood people are worst at controlling…

Anger Builds on Anger Rage, unhampered by reason, easily erupts in violence.

Balm for anger Seize the thoughts Cooling down The Ventilation fallacy

Anxiety Fear triggers emotional brain Low-grade emotional hijacking When worries persist

Anxiety Control Self-awareness Cues and situations Practice Relaxation methods Challenge the thoughts Mindfulness