On connecting

"The Law of Connection - Effective leaders know that you first have to touch people's hearts before you ask them for a hand.  In other words, "You can't move people to action unless you first move them with emotion.  The heart comes before the head."" - John C. Maxwell

Last night marked yet another milestone in our lives.  We spent about 3 1/2 hours watching our last high schooler's award ceremony.  In all frankness, we weren't excited about going because of the length of the ceremony, especially after a long day.  In retrospect, it was a very nice evening and I am glad we went.

What I saw in the young adults, who are about to graduate, was a desire to continue learning.  For them to be recognized for their accomplishments by the teachers who were obviously very proud of them was an example of the Law of Connection.  The teachers and students who embrace connections with each other are the people movers of the present and the future.  The teachers who reach out to their students to connect with them are the ones who make a difference.  It isn't a one sided deal though.  The students who connect with their own inner strengths/desires to learn, along with applying their natural gifts, excel when they connect with the teacher who has reached out to connect with them as they share the curriculum.  What an awesome combination.

Happy Thursday - Kudos to the kids and teachers who connect!  Thanks for stopping by ~ enjoy the moments in life when you connect with your heart first!

Wishing the students and
teachers a bright future!