Becoming a Positive Influence in a Changing World - St. Pete College All Colleg Day 2016

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Maura Sweeney SPC All College Day 2016

“Becoming a Positive Influence in a Changing World”

Find happiness, influence & well-being within

Becoming Happy & Influential is an Inside Job

Your Happiness & Influence EQ

Where are you on the spectrum? 1 = Fearful, Angry, Victimized, Small 5 = Semi-Resentful, Frustrated, Anxious 10 = Loving, Free, Peaceful, Expansive

#1 Reflection

What person or situation is this reminding me of?

What new thought, belief or

intention can I take away from this presentation?

#2 Reflection

Where am I sensing familiarity with my own actions, words or intents?

What is the source of my discomfort?

What new intention and/or behavior will contribute to my well-being and

better self?

World Happiness Survey

Hundreds of Respondents Ages 18 – 90+ 28 States and 24 Countries 65% Female | 35% Male Single, Married, Divorced, in a Relationship High School up to PhD Level

5 Things We Really Want

1. Healthy Relationships (no drama) 2. Peace of Mind 3. Freedom 4. Purpose & Fulfillment 5. Personal Confidence

The Path to Influence & Happiness

1974 2016

Your Choice of Perception

What Do You See? Do your eyes see what you don’t have . . . or what you do?

What do you see? Wholeness or Divisions

What are you thinking?

Thoughts Create Things (Dr. Emoto’s Crystal Experiments)

Two Paradigms

Pebble Influence Effect

Pebbles Create Circles of Influence

Influence

The capacity to have an effect on the

character, development or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Origin of Influence An Astrological Term

"streaming ethereal power from the stars acting upon character or destiny of men"

Assume Your Internal Seat of Authority

Influencing from Above (Listening)

Angry employee incident gave rise to new leadership atmosphere.

“Thank you for allowing me to make mistakes.”

Influencing from Below

(Advocating)

Vice President of Sales re-thinks a potentially disastrous decision

Influencing Abroad (Cultivating Consistent Culture)

Traveling Corporate Trainer notices different culture, remarks and wants to learn

What Part am I Playing in the Dance?

Work | Family | Friendships | Social Circles Spouse | Partner | Significant Other

A Single Crystal Light Bulb

YOU

Several Crystal Light Bulbs in Unison

You and Others

What Creates Happiness in a Culture? Seeing Value & Worth in Everyone

Pride in Contributing One’s Best n  Unified, harmonized mission n  Everyone has a purpose & contribution n  All are respected, heard & valued n  Transparency and Trust n  Lack of Attack and Negative Competition n  Culture of Fun and Celebration n  Modeling

#1 Reflection

What person or situation is this reminding me of?

What new thought, belief or

intention can I take away from this presentation?

#2 Reflection

Where am I sensing familiarity with my own actions, words or intents?

What is the source of my discomfort?

What new intention and/or behavior will contribute to my well-being and

better self?

Your Happiness & Influence EQ

Where are you on the spectrum? 1 = Fearful, Angry, Victimized, Small 5 = Semi-Resentful, Frustrated, Anxious 10 = Loving, Free, Peaceful, Expansive

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