Note: The book study coordinator will need to print and have these character cards available for this exercise. (Retain the character cards as they will be used at various times throughout the book study.)
Please download a copy of the 5A's and complete for the meeting. You will note instructions for facilitating both processes are included.
Additional Food for Thought:
Simon Sinek discusses the impact of the brain's chemicals on what he labels work-life balance, but what I prefer to consider a leadership-life fit. This clip is more about the long-lasting effect of cortisol and two strategies that will help you to increase your oxytocin because they serve to build trust. You might consider these in the 'Application' segment of your 5 A's protocol.
Feeling of accomplishment from manual labor/crossing an item off “to do” list
Highly addictive (from alcohol and drugs to constantly checking email and texts) --Provides chemical rush that makes us want more and more
Instant gratification
Feeling of pride
Desire for approval (‘like’ on FB or a retweet)
Boosts self-confidence
Inspires us
Results in increase in status
Reinforces bond (parents proud when child proud, coach proud when athlete succeeds and is proud)
Increases sense of accountability to others (they thank us for support/protection, we want to provide more)
The more we give of ourselves to others, the more respect and recognition we receive—the higher our status and the more we are incentivized to keep giving
Feeling of friendship, love or deep trust
Feeling when you do something nice for someone
Makes us social
Long-lasting
Flows more as the relationship develops and trust increases
Release in Circle of Safety
Makes us good people
Released with physical contact
Boosts immune system
Makes us better problem-solvers
Builds our resistance to addictive qualities of dopamine
Relieves stress
Lasting feelings of calm and safety
Responsible for feelings of empathy
Cortisol
Released in stress. Inhibits release of oxytocin. Increases anxiety. Makes us vulnerable to illness. Increases blood pressure. Impairs cognitive ability.