Contributor: Robert Greenlaw
Robert Greenlaw came to Character First in 1996 to develop a 4-year elementary curriculum, and he now manages Character First publications and marketing. Robert has taught 70,000 children and trained more than 30,000 teachers and parents in 16 countries. Robert and his wife, Paula, live in Oklahoma City.
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Building Attentiveness
It’s great to make connections via texting and Twitter, but instant communication can also become instant disruption—at all hours of the day or night. How many times has checking email turned into half an hour of web browsing, after which you’re not really sure what you accomplished?
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How to do Constructive Correction
Correcting others requires discernment…on everyone’s part. Every situation is different, but the following principles can help us understand and deal with the root problems.
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How to recognize an employee for his or her character
This might have been the first time “Bull” could remember something nice being said about him, especially at work. It was obvious for months to come that the genuine appreciation from his supervisor strengthened their relationship and communication making the workplace a better place to be.
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How Meekness Works
Maybe it's because it rhymes; maybe it's because a meek person doesn't automatically retaliate. Many confuse meekness with weakness, but it requires tremendous strength to control your emotions.
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Be a Good Neighbor
Deference is practicing civility…especially in disagreement. You might have the right to say or do what you want, but is it helpful? Is it appropriate? Is it treating others as you’d like them to treat you?
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Building Loyalty
On August 27, 1908, Sarah J. Rooke, telephone operator at Folsom, N.M. received a frantic call from Mrs. Ben F. Owen. Owen said floodwaters were advancing toward town.... Instead of fleeing for her life, Rooke remained at her switchboard, warning all she could of the danger.
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Making Conversation
Good conversation has always required effort, but in a world of busy schedules, iPods, and text messaging, meaningful conversation can become a lost art.
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Leading Achievers
A leader's job is to put people in places where they can contribute...to put people in positions where they have one another's backs.
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Hey Mom... Watch This!
After finishing dinner on the back porch, my 2-year old son grabbed his bowl and brought it into the house. “Look mommy!” he said. “I’m being responsible!”
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