REACH Cambridge 2016Monday, 04 July 2016

Session: Interpersonal Dynamics | Passion at Work

Lecturer: Maurice H. Yearwood

Interpersonal Dynamics

Fixed Mindset versus Growth Mindset:

  1. Please write two things you do well (e.g. Mathematics):
  1. Please write two things you do not do well (e.g. Jumping Rope):

Intrapersonal Communication

How do you feel at this current moment ?

Do you believe you can change the way you feel at this current moment? Why or Why Not?

Ted Talk: Power Posing with Amy Cuddy

  1. What did you learn from this Ted Talk?
  1. Do you tend (i.e. predominantly) to have “High Power” or “Low Power” Body Language? Please explain why.

Individual Task:

  1. Create a list of the Top 2 to 3 best parts of the Reach Cambridge Program [thus far]:
  1. Create a list of the Top 2 to 3 “needs improvement” parts of the Reach Cambridge Program [thus far]:

Group Task: BEST PARTS of Reach Cambridge Program

In groups of 5 [or 6], NEGOTIATE your Top 2 to 3 BEST PARTS of the Reach Cambridge Program [thus far]

Once Complete, please choose one person from your group to quickly highlight the Top 2 to 3 BEST PARTS you’ve collectively chosen

Individual Task: DiSC Profile

Look at the DiSC Profile Worksheet and determine what is your PRIMARY personality in the DiSC model: ______

Please keep in mind that we are multifaceted (i.e. more than one personality trait), so there is no right or wrong selection.

Group Task: “Needs Improvement” parts of Reach Cambridge Program

In groups of 5 [or 6], NEGOTIATE your Top 2 to 3 “Needs Improvement” of the Reach Cambridge Program [thus far]

Once Complete, please choose one person from your group to quickly highlight the 2 to 3 “Needs Improvement” you’ve collectively chosen

Bibliography

Carney, D. R., Cuddy, A. J., & Yap, A. J. (2010). Power posing brief nonverbal displays affect neuroendocrine levels and risk tolerance. Psychological Science,21(10), 1363-1368.

Devine, P. G., Evett, S. R., & Vasquez-Suson, K. A. (1996). Exploring the interpersonal dynamics of intergroup contact.

Marston, William Moulton. "Materialism, vitalism, and psychology." (1928).

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REACH Cambridge 2016Monday, 04 July 2016

Session: Interpersonal Dynamics | Passion at Work

Lecturer: Maurice H. Yearwood

Passion at Work

Your Individual Passion(s):

  1. List out your top 2 to 3 passions below:
  1. For each passion – in one sentence explain your ‘why’:

Dyadic Task: Your Individual Passion(s)

  1. Take your list of Top Passions you wrote earlier and discuss them with your neighbor
  1. Explain to them why you are passionate about that activity, idea, etc.

Group Task: Your Passions & Profit

  1. In Groups of 5 – Communicate your individual passions. You can choose to communicate only one or two.
  1. Combine 4 or more of your passions to create a viable business in order to generate a profit.

Your business can operate anywhere in the World…

Remember to use your DiSC profiles and mix it up!!

Group Task: Your Passions & Profit

  1. In Groups of 5 – Communicate your individual passions. You can choose to communicate only one or two.
  1. Combine 4 or more of your passions to create a viable business in order to impact someone else’s life.

Your business can operate anywhere in the World…

Remember to use your DiSC profiles and mix it up!!

Bibliography

Cardon, M. S., Wincent, J., Singh, J., & Drnovsek, M. (2009). The nature and experience of entrepreneurial passion.Academy of management Review,34(3), 511-532.

Vallerand, R. J., Blanchard, C., Mageau, G. A., Koestner, R., Ratelle, C., Léonard, M., ... & Marsolais, J. (2003). Les passions de l'ame: on obsessive and harmonious passion.Journal of personality and social psychology,85(4), 756.

Vallerand, R. J., & Houlfort, N. (2003). Passion at work.Emerging perspectives on values in organizations, 175-204.

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