The Flight of the Goose presented by Bruce Boguski
As each goose flaps its wings it creates uplift for the others behind it. This uplift allows the V-formation to fly 71% further than a goose flying alone . The Lesson: Teams that share a common vision and sense of purpose will succeed more quickly.
Qualities of a Positive Visualization Vivid Color Very Bright Big or Up Close Clear, Focused, Detailed, Sharp 1 st or 3 rd Person Normal Speed or Slow Motion
Record Rewind Slow Motion Stop Freeze Pause
Whenever a goose flies out of formation, it feels tremendous drag and tries to get back into position as quickly as possible. The Lesson: It’s easier to do something together than it is to do it alone.
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the V and another goose takes the lead. The Lesson: Being interdependent and sharing leadership gives us each a chance to lead as well as an opportunity to rest.
What happens to us when we get angry, frightened, frustrated or too anxious? Increased heart rate - not good, leads to feelings of uneasiness. Increased blood pressure - same as the above . Increased muscle tension - robs you of some of your quickness, speeds up fatigue. Increased blood flow to large muscle groups - only positive factor. Increased perspiration - the body is trying to cool itself. Blood flow is reduced to the hands and feet.
Digestion halts - blood flow to stomach area greatly reduced, in extreme conditions, stomach evacuates itself (vomiting). Breathing becomes quick and shallow - decreases supply of oxygen to the brain and muscles, quickens rate of mental and physical fatigue . Toxic focus - we focus very tightly on the person and/or event that triggered the response and will remain so until we regain control. We lose perspective; we forget our goals and our jobs. We can make mistakes we might not otherwise commit. We can get real stupid. Remember H.A.L.T.S. These conditions rob us of our resolve. Don't allow yourself to get too: HUNGRY - watch blood sugar levels, drink plenty of water. ANGRY LONELY - poor personal relationships detract from our performance. TIRED - proper rest and conditioning are mandatory . SURPRISED - Don't be caught off guard by situations you could have predicted. Use visualization if necessary to practice a better response to common occurrences with which you are not presently dealing with well.
HIGH POSITIVE HIGH NEGATIVE Energy Without Tension Tension With Energy Excited Angry Enthusiastic Anxious Inspired Frightened Cooperative Frustrated Vengeful Highly motivated Confident Temper tantrums, choking Determined Feelings can be harbored for long periods Focused on the NOW! SHORT-CIRCUITS YOUR BATTERIES DRAINS YOUR BATTERIES (self-destructive) (IPS - Ideal Performance State) LOW POSITIVE LOW NEGATIVE Depressed Serene Bored Relaxed BURNED OUT Peaceful Annoyed Recuperating Irritated Regrouping Constantly whining Little Desire Easily overwhelmed Halfhearted attempts a danger Often may not even make attempt This is where you regain your composure Substance abuse often leads here CHARGES YOUR BATTERIES UNHOOKS YOUR BATTERIES (absolutely necessary) (incredibly contagious)
The geese flying in the rear of the V-formation continually honk encouragement to those up front to keep up their pace. The Lesson: Encouragement is motivating. Let’s learn how to “honk” correctly.
The Little Voice in the back of your mind
What Time Is It? AFFIRMATION TRAINING First Person Present Tense Like It Is Already True
Change the following into positive directions: Don’t run in the hallway….. Don’t be late….. Don’t foul….. Don’t strike out…..
“DO… or DO NOT…THERE IS NO TRY” Yoda
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Wonder Woman
When a goose becomes sick or wounded and falls, two or three geese fall out of formation and stay with it until it revives or dies . The Lesson: We all need help from time to time and should stand by our colleagues in difficult times.
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