10 things our lawmakers (and society in general) could learn from team challenge
I want to preface this post by saying I know very little about the nuances of the issues in Washington, and honestly I am grateful that I don't have to understand those nuances. But as I read and listened to various things regarding the government shut down, I found myself thinking about the time I spent with 6th graders on the challenge course at Heartland today, and thought that maybe our lawmakers, and society as a whole, need a refresher course... 1. There are many ways to accomplish something. It doesn't have to be your way. And if everyone decides it has to be their way, nothing gets done. Sometimes being part of a team means letting go of what you want for what serves the greater good of the team. And let's be clear - when I say team, I really mean anything that involves more than one person - a family, a workplace, and yes, a government and country. 2. Communication requires 3 parts - 1. Sending a message (i.e. talking) 2. Receiving the message (i.e. liste