One Word

Collectively a team, group, club, community, or school staff can create a pretty comprehensive “to do” list, resolutions, and/or goals, (personal and corporate). To this end they then can move forward working to “check off” their accomplishments as they move through the year. Often we miss the mark in checking everything off the list and our resolutions (albeit important) tend to fall by the wayside. So  there must be another way to set goals and remain focused.

This month our school staff opted forgo the traditional New Year’s resolutions and decided to select a single word that would represent our goals, vision, and focus for 2014. We each selected that single word to represent our focus for 2014.

Jon Gordon, author of “One Word that will change your life”, explains that by narrowing your focus to a “one word” vision you add clarity and focus to your year.  Gordon’s January 1, 2014 appearance on the Today Show solidified my decision to begin this process.  You can learn more about selecting your “One Word” by checking out Mr. Gordon’s website: 

http://getoneword.com/

Here’s a sample of the “One Words” from the staff at Francis Howell Middle School: Perseverance, Relationships, Character, Motivate, Risk, Balance, Ambition, Embrace, Sacrifice, Dedicated, Encouraging, and Strengthen.

Soon our student community will begin the process of selecting their “One Words” in their Character Connection Classes. Keep us posted on your journey and if you feel like it, share your “One Word” with us.