Greg Sidberry Reference/Outreach Instruction Librarian Nova Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library Fort Lauderdale, Florida Take Action

Take Action: How to Empower Others, Enable Them, and Cultivate a Movement Asking people to participate is a critical part of the Dragonfly Effect. On page 114 the authors write: …You must literally compel the audience into action… what you are asking people must be highly focused, absolutely specific and oriented to action.” “.”.”

Non-Dominate Hand Exercise Using your non-dominate hand, write the following Tony Robbins quote -- you only have 15 seconds. A real decision is measured by the fact that you have taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. --Tony Robbins,

Non-Dominate Hand Exercise How much of the statement did you write? 4 words? 10 words? A complete sentence? A real decision is measured by the fact that you have taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. Picture yourself using only your non-dominate hand,

Provide a Great Space A real decision is measured by the fact that you have taken a new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. Background New Assignment – Branch Manager Branch library without a manager for 6-8 months Kids central, computer games & video/DVD, reading below grade level Many students ask for an environment where they could study & do homework. Worked with staff & regional library to create a functional environment – one with minimal interference from problem patrons

Provide a Great Space Children Empowered to succeed  Homework zone  Encourage homework first, computer games second  Student volunteers (volunteer hours)  Reading instructors / Homework help Teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons (great book for teaching reading) Review homework Reflection Study & Homework Goal Setting

Provide a Great Space 12/25/2010 ER, Admitted to hospital  One nurse & one medical technician  “Do you remember me?” Two of the students who had benefitted from our decision to create a great space were now working adults—providing great care.  Did we make a good decision? Looking up from my hospital bed, the answer was YES!

Make a decision I challenge you to make your life a masterpiece. I challenge you to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk. Decide today & Let’s meet next year and talk about the year of the dragonfly.