Chapter 5 Charmers Dues Jan. 6th

There are 11 power plays for the charmer, pick any 2 and tell how it relates to you or someone you know. (No names please)

Chapter 11-Personal power Due Febr 1

Ms. Craddock makes the comment that “power is contagious” Do you agree or disagree and comment and why.

Chapter 10- Action Due Febr. 1

“Life is not an accidental experience.” Cite 2 examples from the headlines that show how persons have used their power positively or negatively.

Respond to 2 people

Chapter 10- Action Due Febr. 1

1. Identify one or two power quadrants you feel most strongly describes you. 2. Take strategic pauses 3. Reflect on your power patterns and their hidden costs 4. Practice new habits. (This is strictly a personal and self reflective activity)


Comment only if you so desire.

Chapter 9--Power Plays Due Jan. 27th

a.
Two of the power plays for inspirers talk about the use of incentives. What do you feel are the incentives to enter and/or stay in the educational system?

b.
How do you use incentives to increase productivity in your professional life, either for yourself or the people you work with?

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 8-Inspirers Due Jan. 27th

Inspirers are into self-expression. What is your favorite form of self-expression?

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 8 Inspirers Due Jan 20th

What does it mean to you to “Walk the walk, not just talk the talk?”

Chapter 8 Inspirers Due Jan 20th

Inspirers look towards motivating people, even during the worst of times. Education has been hit hard financially, while the accountability continues to climb. How do we motivate people in education? How do we prevent burnout in the workplace?

Respond to 2 people.

Chapter 7-Power plays Due Jan. 6th

Many of the Commander’s power plays deal either directly or indirectly with communication. How can improved communication make the workplace a better environment in which to work?

Respond to 2 people

Chapter 6 Commanders Due Jan. 6th

There is a quote from the book, “Commanders don’t quit, they morph.” How have you had to “morph” in your educational career?

Respond to 2 other people

Chapter 4 --Charmers Due Jan. 6th

a.
Charmers are passionate people. What is one of your passions and what fuels it?


b.
Change and Job transitions often produce less anxiety for Charmers. How do you feel about change and how do you handle change?

Chapter 3 Power plays Due Dec. 22nd

Choose one of the Goals of a Pleaser to help them be a more effective powerful person and tell how it relates to you or someone you know. (no names please) or choose one of the goals and how NOT implementing it can affect you or someone you know at work.

Respond to 2 other people.

Chapter 2--Pleasers Due Dec. 22nd

Choose one of the Pleasers strengths and one of the blind spots and tell how it relates to you or someone you know (no names please)

Chapter 1--Concerns Due Dec. 9th

Choose one of the concerns listed with using a “power styles evaluation” tell how it applies to you.
Respond to 2 others

Chapter 1--Power Grid-Due Dec. 9th

a.
What is your opinion on the “Power Grid”?
b.

There is a statement on page 15: “It is important to note that the quadrant in which you operate depends on the situation you are facing. Many of us can operate from more than one quadrant in the course of a given day” Do you agree or disagree with this statement and explain why.

c.

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Power Genes Book Study --Chapter 1--Due Date: December 1

Power Genes Book Blog

Disclaimer:

Please note: While I do not agree with Ms. Craddock’s exact postulations on family and caregivers actions and reactions forming who you are today, I do know from a counseling viewpoint that family does play a part in development. Please look beyond her statements about family to what she is saying about how your personal characteristics can and do affect you in your professional life.

chapter 1--Family Influences

How has your family and up bringing influenced who you are today? Give 2 examples

Respond to 2 other people