"Win-win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks mutual benefit in all human interactions. Win-win is based on the paradigm that there is plenty for everyone- that one person's success is not achieved at the expense of others." Stephen R. Covey
Summary
Think Win-Win refers to consider other people's wins as well as your own, create win-win agreements; and balance of courage and consideration.
By having the abundance mentality, everyone can win and share the "piece of the pie" instead of being greedy and taking the benefit of the entire pie. Also, celebrate the wins of others as well as your own winnings to establish a fairness in abilities to win as a company. Being cautious and deposit into the other person's emotional bank, so a strong relationship of trust can be developed over time. In addition, by considering other individuals needs can create a win-win relationships. By listening to each others ideas to create a better solution with immense benefits, which in term is a win-win situation. Also, leaders must balance the skill of courageousness and consideration to build win-win relationship. Courage means the willingness and ability to speak your thoughts and feelings respectfully. Consideration is the ability to seek and listen to other's' thoughts and feelings with respect. As a result, Habit 4 is the first step to public victory.
My Commitment
I would like to be more courageous and share my ideas and opinions with confidence. Also, I would need to practice this skill by pick an issue and confidently share my point of view with peers at work. In my personal relationships with my significant other, I would need to focus on win-win agreements. The win-win agreements must be were both individuals commit to work gain mutual benefits from the relationship to gain further trust.
How will I teach it to my students at Riverview?
I will read "Have you Filled a Bucket Today?" which explains to students about depositing into an emotional bank (invisible bucket) of others. When students being positive "bucket-fillers", they gain more in their emotional bank and develop a trustworthy relationship. However, if students are being "bucket dippers" and removing from an individual's emotional bank, they are also removing from their own "invisible bucket". This story will demonstrate how to develop win-win relationships and become encouraging, respectful and thoughtful around others.
I will ensure students can make a connection by facilitating discussion on how the Disney movie, Wreck it Ralph, demonstrates Sean Covey's Habit 4, Think Win-Win.
Activity Questions
Identify the problem.
How does Ralph change at the end of the movie?
What lead to this change?
What specific examples show "Think Win-Win?"