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12. Begin emotional self-examinations for them. (concluded)
Here are additional words you can use for an extended assignment:
bitter, bored, calm, cautious, combative, confident, confused, crushed,
curious, defensive, depressed, determined, disappointed, disgusted,
distracted, disturbed, eager, ecstatic, embarrassed, enraged, enthusiastic,
envious, excited, exhausted, frightened, frustrated, guilty, happy, helpless,
hopeful, hostile, humiliated, hurt, hysterical, infatuated, interested, jealous,
joyous, left out, lonely, loved, loving, mischievous, miserable, moody,
optimistic, overwhelmed, panicked, paranoid, peaceful, proud, puzzled,
rejected, relieved, sad, satisfied, scared, shocked, shy, sorry, stubborn,
surprised, suspicious, thoughtful, vulnerable, withdrawn, worried.
*Important note: The sharing, because it is of a private nature, is optional. If participants don’t
want to discuss their responses at all, accept that. You might ask, though, if they’d be willing to
meet with just one other person—someone they like or think they can trust, or someone with
whom they have not yet worked. In a more private setting, most people will feel comfortable
opening up. If they do agree to a partnership, advise that when the partner hears positive
insights, she should encourage the self-examiner to continue with those behaviors. With she
hears negatives, the partner should suggest ways to manage their emotions.
Brainteaser:
How quickly can you determine the meaning of what’s in the box?
R V E R V E R V E
R V E R V E R V E
Answer: Nerve endings.
13.
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dopt the “Fish philosophy.”
Some of you have read about, heard about, or watched a video about the employees of the
Seattle Fish Market. The philosophy by which this group of people work (and, I suspect, live as
well) is a simple one:
Have a positive attitude.
Make work seem like play.
• Be there.
Make someone’s day.
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