You’ve been given the opportunity to put together your own team. What kind of people do you want?

People with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Do they display a positive outlook on life? Psychologists use the term “growth mindset” to describe those whose world view is of a positive nature. People who have a growth mindset are:

• open to a belief of their ability to change
• can innovate, adapt and overcome
• they can learn new ways to do things
• they aren’t afraid to fail
• they want and expect feedback for their own improvement
• they like to be around people who challenge them
• they don’t fall in love with their own viewpoint
• they understand that relationships with people make the difference.

People who like to LEARN

• Are they curious?
• Are they willing to ask questions and learn from others or do they think they already know it all?
• Do they have a plan of personal growth for themselves and are following it?
• Can they be a respected source of knowledge for others?

People who are BUILDING & MAINTAINING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

• You need to consider someone who likes people
• Someone who likes to listen
• Someone who is patient and understanding
• Someone who wants to understand people and their point of view
• People who respect and want to serve others

People who are willing and able to TEACH OTHERS

• Someone with a skill that will broaden the knowledge of the team
• Someone who has a passion to share knowledge
• Someone who will freely share what they know
• Someone who will reflect often to improve the knowledge they impart

Have a Great Masonic Day!