2-12-2016

Mary's Minute

"People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude."

                                                                                ~ John C. Maxwell

Words are powerful, and we need to use them wisely, but words alone can be misunderstood.  In today's world where emails and texts outnumber personal conversations, we all have learned the lesson of how words alone can fail us.  Spoken words may convey our message better, but as Maxwell reminds us they also communicate our attitude.  I have respect and appreciation for our students, staff, and community.  In fact, my goal in life is to have love in my heart for all people.  This quote reminds me that I need to be careful so that I leave people knowing I care wth words and subtle actions that communicate my attitude.  I think of how important our office staffs are in this regard.  When they answer the phone or greet students or visitors, they express words and share an attitude.  Simple things, like a smile are powerful communicators, and I love when call one of our offices and can tell through the phone line that the person on the other end is smiling.  I am not sure if there is a scientific study to prove it, but I am confident that a smile can be "heard" through a telephone line!   I could give countless examples of how people communicate their attitudes at PC.   Have you ever met Dave Reese in the hallway when he wasn't smiling?   The spring in Jeremy Edwards' step says that he loves Perry Central, no matter how overwhelming his workload may be.  Visitors to Perry Central comment about the culture.  It is not just words spoken that leave visitors with this impression; it is the communication of positive attitudes that come through in subtle, yet powerful, ways.  Thank you for letting people know that Perry Central cares!  

Have a great week!

Mary