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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 Be safe Follow the rules Understand expectations DO HARD THINGS

SUPERVISORS MUST Acknowledge temptation Name behaviors High expectations Clear rules Avoid hypocrisy! Enforce consequences

CHALLENGE YOUR STAFF! 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!

9 CREATE (CHANGE?) YOUR CULTURE

WHAT’S THE WORD AT TRAINING? ASK. Past staff Current leaders Former campers Your competition Recruiters Social media

OFFER STRATEGIES Play “What if” 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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