1. Habit 6- Synergize and Habit 7- Sharpen the Saw
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much Helen Keller

2. Synergy It is… It is not Celebrating differences Teamwork
Open-mindedness
Finding new and better ways
It is not
Tolerating differences
Working independently
Thinking you’re always right
Compromise

3. Personality Test
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8. We are all a minority of one
We have different styles and traits and characteristics
What fruit were you?
Which fruit was the best?
What if we were all the same?
We all have strengths and weaknesses. No one is better or worse, just different

9. We are a minority of one We learn differently We see differently
One way isn’t better than an other, only different
We see differently

10. Celebrating Differences
Three possible approaches to diversity
Shun differences-these people are afraid of differences. They only accept people that are the same as them
Tolerate differences-They believe that everyone has a right to be different. Don't bother me and I won’t bother you. They don’t synergize-differences are hurdles not potential strengths

11. Celebrator’s Profile
People value differences, see them as an advantage, not a weakness
Don’t have to agree with the differences
Diversity=Creative Sparks=Opportunity
Difficult to do all the time
Appreciate racial and cultural differences but look down on someone because of the clothes they wear

12. Getting to Synergy- Action Plan
Define the problem or opportunity
Their way (seek first to understand)
My way (seek to be understood)
Brainstorm (create new options and ideas)
High Way (find the best solution)
Action Plan Pg. 195

13. Sharpen the saw?
Sometimes we are too busy to take time to do the things we need to do to keep fresh.
We need to regularly renew and strengthen 4 key areas
The Body
The Brain
The Heart
The Soul

14. Balance all 4 areas
If your tires are out of balance, all 4 will not wear evenly
It’s hard to be friendly (heart) when you’re exhausted (body)
When you are motivated and in tune with yourself (soul) , it’s easier to focus on your studies (mind) and to be more friendly (heart)

15. The Physical Dimension
Exercise, eat healthy, sleep well and relax
Eat healthy food -take walks
Relax in the tub -stretch out
Bike -do aerobics
Lift weights -practice yoga
Get enough sleep -play sports

16. Caring for your brain Sharpen your mind
Getting a good education may be the most important thing you can do
Develop brain power through schooling, extracurricular activities, hobbies, jobs, and other mind enlarging activities

17. Sharpen your mind Read a newspaper everyday Travel Plant a garden
Visit a library
Write a story
Solve puzzles
Play an instrument
debate

18. Caring for your Heart
Put regular deposits into your personal and relationship bank accounts
Just laugh- sometimes life just stinks and there’s not much you can do about it, so laugh

19. Caring for your Soul
Finding what deeply inspires you, finding your inner self where your deepest convictions and values are
How to feed your soul
Meditating
Serving others’
Listening to music

20. A teen’s best friend
You can pour your heart out in your journal and it will sit there and listen. It won’t talk back
A good way to clear your head become more self-aware.
You can read past entries to keep from making the same mistakes and to see how you have matured

21. Make time to renew You are already doing many things to renew
All of it won’t just happen though, it is a Quadrant 2 activity (important but not urgent), you have to be proactive