Covey's 4th habit is labeled Win-Win. To me Win-Win means finding the balance between going with the flow, not getting washed away, and standing your ground when needed. All the while doing these things by using choice words that have the end goal in mind. The 4th habit moves into to public victories section, meaning that our circle of influence is expanded to the public eye. This is the area where people view and can be influenced by our actions. When I think about the relationships I have built that I would designate as strong relationships, I see a pattern of give and take. The people in these circles put in just as much as they take out. When I reflect on how much I put into my relationships the most successful ones are the ones I put time, energy, and resources into with no expectation of return. In turn, those relationships in fact do give me a great return. Those people are dependable because I'm dependable. Those people are honest with me because I'm honest with them. This does not mean that we all agree all the time, but we have a mutual respect for each other and this helps us achieve a win-win habit.
Commitment:
This week I commit to reevaluating all my commitments personal and professional. I want to look at these relationships can see if I am putting in as much or more than I'm getting out. In particular, I'd like to look at my grade level team to ensure that my colleagues feel I am supporting them and meeting their expectations. I also want to examine our grade level goals for this next semester. Are we supporting each other in these goals? Is there a better way to achieve these goals?
Plan:
This week, I will facilitate a discussion about how our words can build each other up or tear each other down. We will think of examples of these types of situations (win-win, win-lose, and lose-lose). They will create a Think Win-Win page in their digital book and brainstorm examples of thinking Win-Win. The students will make a short video that will be embedded into their digital book in Book Creator. In the video they will act out an example of a Win-Win decision.