2. Habit 6-Synergize ● What does this mean??? ● Synergy is achieved when two or more people work together to create a better solution than either could alone. It’s not your way or my way but a better way, a higher way.

3. Diversity... Typically, we think of race and gender More to it, such as: Physical features, dress, language, wealth, family, religious beliefs, lifestyle, education, interests, skills, age, style…….

4. Diversity... Three approaches to diversity: Level 1: Shun diversity Level 2: Tolerate diversity Level 3: Celebrate diversity

5. Shun it... Afraid of differences Convinced their way is the best, right, or only way Ridicule those who are different

6. Tolerate it... You believe everyone has the right to be different Don’t shun/celebrate See differences as hurdles, not potential strengths “You keep to yourself and I’ll keep to myself. You do your thing, I’ll do mine. Don’t bother me, I won’t bother you.”

7. Celebrate it... Value differences See differences as an advantage, not a weakness. Two people who think differently can achieve more than two who think alike

8. Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences Ignorance-You don’t know what other people believe, feel, or what they’ve been through.

9. Cliques-Only a problem if they reject everyone who isn’t like them Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences

10. Prejudice: Stereotyping, labeling, pre-judging people. –We ’ re created equally, unfortunately, we ’ re not always treated equally –We aren ’ t born with prejudices. Prejudices are learned Roadblocks to Celebrating Differences

11. Teamwork and Synergy PRACTICING TEAMWORK: Great teams are usually made up of five or more different types of people, with each member playing a different but important role.

12. Teamwork and Synergy EXAMPLE: 1.Think about all of the positions on a sports team—you won’t play well if each member doesn’t know their position/what to do/where to stand.

13. Teamwork and Synergy Plodders: They stick to a job until it’s done. Followers: They are very supportive of their leaders. Innovators: They are creative, idea people. Harmonizers: They provide unity and support and encourage cooperation. Show-offs: Fun to work with, but can be tough at times. They add spice and momentum needed to bring the team overall success.