Nerwin R.

Ibarrientos, PhD
School Head
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THE ART OF LISTENING
 To listen well is not only a KINDNESS TO OTHERS but also,
as the psychologist Carl Rogers made clear, A GIFT TO
OURSELVES.

Source: The psychologist Carl Rogers and the art of active listening | Aeon Essays
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THE ART OF TAKING

NOTES
 Note taking is the art of
CAPTURING ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION so that you
can refer to it later. Basically
FREEING THE MIND TO
REMEMBER
EVERYTHING and still have
the important information
documented.
Source: The art of taking notes. Note taking is synonymous with… | by Noelle Mathew | Medium
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THE ART OF FOCUS

 Focus occurs naturally when the
mind is INTERESTED. Focus is
why curiosity is so important. It’s a
sustainable and addictive source of
motivation. THE MORE YOU
KNOW, THE MORE YOU
REALIZE YOU DON’T KNOW.

I know only one thing:

Source: The Art of Focus - David Perell
that I know nothing.
Socrates on Knowing Nothing | Daily Philosophy (daily-philosophy.com) (Attributed to Socrates, Apology)
 ALWAYS
REMEMBER….

 THE ART OF LISTENING

 THE ART OF NOTE TAKING
 THE ART OF FOCUS
ELEMENTS OF THE COMMUNICATION
PROCESS
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THE VALUE OF RESPECT

IN THE WORKPLACE
Respect is one of the core values in
the workplace. We become so
familiar with words that we use
every day, that we believe that we
know implicitly what they mean.

Source: THE VALUE OF R E S P E C T IN THE WORKPLACE (spiral2grow.com)

GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Treat people with courtesy, politeness, and kindness.
 Encourage coworkers to express themselves and share their
opinions and ideas.
 Listen to what others have to say before expressing your
viewpoint. Ask to understand. Don’t speak over, butt in, or
cut off another person.
 Use people’s ideas to change or improve the workplace. Let
employees know you used their idea, or, better yet, empower
the person with the idea to implement their idea (if they are
capable of doing so).
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Don’t insult people, name call, disparage or put down people.
 Do not nit-pick, constantly criticize over little things, belittle,
judge, demean or patronize. A series of seemingly trivial
actions, added up over time, constitutes bullying.
 Don’t discriminate. Treat people equally no matter their
personality, race, religion, gender, size, age, values or country
of origin
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Implement policies and procedures consistently so people
feel that they are treated fairly and equally. Treating people
differently can constitute harassment or a hostile work
environment.
 While not every person can participate in every activity, do
not marginalize, exclude or leave any one person out. Provide
an equal opportunity for employees to participate in
committees, task forces, or continuous improvement teams.
Solicit and involve volunteers in many activities.
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Praise much more frequently than you criticize. Encourage
praise and recognition from employee to employee as well as
from the supervisor.
 The golden rule does apply at work: “Implement the platinum
rule: treat others as they wish to be treated.
 Create an atmosphere of gratitude, as it fills the heart and
mind with positive energy and feeling of contentment.
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Be a good citizen and contribute to society. It can take many
forms. For example, volunteer and active in your community,
be honest and trustworthy, respect the rights of others, be
compassionate, take responsibility for your actions.
 Establishing norms or expectations for behavior in your
organization a powerful way to bring your values to life and
nurture a respectful work culture. For example, leave your
meeting space looking better than you found it, when you see
litter, pick it up, keep your workspace organized and free
from clutter.
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Be respectful of others’ time. BE ON TIME – DON’T
MAKE OTHERS WAIT FOR YOU. If you say you will
call someone back by a certain day or time, make every effort
to do so. If you need to talk with someone, ask if it is a good
time for him/her first. Be sensitive to others’ schedules and
time limits.
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Respectful communication is assertive communication that
include good listening, direct and open feedback, regular
praise, paying attention to non-verbal language and avoiding
gossip.
 Bring positivity to work while leaving behind your sour face,
negative disposition, gloom and doom thinking, constant
complaining, sullenness, avoidance, pouting, hysterics,
stubborn resistance to change. Bring instead a positive
attitude and optimistic outlook, while being open to take on
new challenges.
GENTLE REMINDERSThe following may serve as a good reminder what
respect in the workplace means…

THE VALUE OF RESPECT

 Remember, everyone deserves and appreciates respect. Your
workplace will be better with it as it is simply a good
common sense. Like all healthy behaviors, being respectful
takes practice. Most of us can continue to improve on this.
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THE VALUE OF HUMILITY

IN THE WORKPLACE

Source: Being Humble at Work and Why It Matters | SkillPath

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THE VALUE OF HUMILITY

 Learning from errors and mistakes seems to be the mantra of
our time.
 Humility is our ability to admit that we don’t know
everything, and that everyone has equal value.

Why being humble is so important in the

world of work?
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Why being humble is so important in the world of

work?
 It reminds us to keep learning.
 It enables us to ask for advice (regardless of whether you’re
the boss or fresh out of college).
 It keeps us quiet when we’re in a conversation about
something we know little about.
 It means giving … before we receive.
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Why being humble is so important in the world of

work?
 It helps us listen to and recognize when someone else’s idea
is better than ours.
 It makes it possible for us to admit our mistakes and
apologize for them.
 It affects how we work on a team.
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THE VALUE OF LOVE

IN THE WORKPLACE

Source: Being Humble at Work and Why It Matters | SkillPath

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 Show love to others, especially in non-verbal ways. Pay

attention to your facial expressions and body language when
interacting with others- do they reflect a sense of care?
 Express love, even when you don’t feel it. Fake it ‘til you
make it.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can

contribute to a culture of companionate love

 Give Others Your FULL Attention. When speaking

with someone, put down the phone, stop typing that
email and make eye contact. Listen to what they are
saying and respond with care.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can

contribute to a culture of companionate love

 Express Gratitude & Appreciation. Recognize

coworkers’ work or effort and thank them for their
contribution. Be as specific as possible in your
appreciation to ensure it is received authentically.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can

contribute to a culture of companionate love

 Smile & Say “Hello.” As you pass a familiar or new

face, acknowledge their existence and greet them with a
smile and a welcoming word.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can contribute

to a culture of companionate love

 Listen. In a fast-paced environment, taking time to listen to a

coworker and understand their perspective is incredibly
valuable to build caring connections. This may require you to
set aside personal agendas or priorities to attentively and
authentically listen to others.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can contribute to a

culture of companionate love

 Caring Feedback. When you have built a relationship with others

that shows you care for them personally, you have also created an
environment where you can give constructive feedback. Feedback
is necessary for continued growth and delivering it in a specific,
caring way can show you genuinely care for a coworker.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can

contribute to a culture of companionate love

 Express Gratitude & Appreciation. Recognize

coworkers’ work or effort and thank them for their
contribution. Be as specific as possible in your
appreciation to ensure it is received authentically.
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MICRO MOMENTS OF LOVE -ways anyone can

contribute to a culture of companionate love

 Celebrate Each Other. Recognize important life events

like birthdays or anniversaries with co-workers. Bring
humor into the workplace to create a playful, fun
atmosphere.
 ALWAYS
REMEMBER….

 The Value of Respect

 The Value of Humility
 The Value of Love
 OUR COMMITMENT

N-Nurture Healthy Working Relationship

E-Engage with every one’s professional agenda.
R-Respect views and differences.
W-Work with love and passion
I-Invite positive and respectful discussion
N-Never say, “YES”, at all times.