McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership’s Post

Societies have always fixated on external markers of success. They look for a metric or some kind of visible evidence on which to pronounce their verdict. While it's only natural (and easy) to do so, it's crucial to remember our inherent worth goes beyond mere measurements. Whether it's job titles, wealth, or accolades, these may reflect parts of our journey, but they don't define our entirety. In fact, those are actually the key elements from which pride is birthed. Our true value comes from our Creator, who equipped us with unique talents, strengths, and purpose. It's up to us to level up, develop our character, and be cognizant of impact we can make on others. So seek to recognize and celebrate your intrinsic value - and that of others. After all, we all bring much more to the table than what meets the eye.

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After all consideration, here is my conclusion:

Create your own version of everything

Leading with curiosity instead of judgment is a powerful approach that can transform our experiences and connections. This post from BetterHelp is a prime example of purpose-driven and social impact marketing, emphasizing the importance of openness and understanding in mental health and everyday interactions. Incorporating this mindset into your marketing activity can foster a more inclusive and empathetic brand image. Encourage your audience to engage with content that challenges their perspectives and invites them to explore new ideas. BetterHelp has shown how promoting a curious mindset can enhance personal growth and social harmony. Let's all strive to adopt this approach and see the positive changes it brings. For more insights on the benefits of leading with curiosity, explore the relevant sections in the "NJ Go to Market Plan - Purpose-driven orgs." Embracing these principles can truly make a difference in your marketing strategy and impact.

As we explore new paths we learn and grow from the experiences we encounter along the way.

✨✨ 5 better ways to say NO✨ First and foremost, saying no is about setting boundaries. In a world that demands so much of our time, energy, and focus, it’s crucial to recognize that we cannot be everything to everyone. We must prioritize our commitments and our values. By saying no to things that don’t align with our priorities, we free ourselves to say yes to what truly matters—whether that’s family, community, personal growth, or advocacy for causes we believe in. Here are 5 clever ways to gracefully decline, guaranteed to handle any situation that comes your way. 01) I have a lot on my plate right now. 02) Kindly explore alternative solutions. 03) Let’s give someone a chance. 04) I am at capacity right now. 05) Why don't you give it a shot on your own first, and then I'll lend you a hand?

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! Equipped for Life Bette Davis once said, "Old age is no place for sissies." However, life itself is not for sissies, as every age has its trials. Young people face difficult decisions about education, career, family, emotions, hormones, and identity issues. As we age, we struggle with raising our children, gaining financial security, and retirement. As we age, we face the loss of loved ones to death. The secret to successful living is not finding an easy, carefree existence, but being "up to" the trials that life brings. Breaking down from overwork is not about overworking, but from "under being." Most people are not given too much to cope with, but sometimes feel like their inner resources are too low to handle it. To navigate smoothly through life, one needs good values, a positive support system, a strong purpose, an optimistic spirit, respect for others and oneself.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's the weekly message if you missed the email: Mental Time Travel Our awareness of the future is crucial for finding meaning and purpose in our lives. Our imagination allows us to envision our possibilities and create a framework for identifying ourselves and our place in the world. However, if we spend most of our time in the future, we fail to live because we are always preparing to live. Many people focus more on making and saving money than enjoying it, missing opportunities to feel joy. Living in the past requires a delicate balance between foresight, hindsight, and awareness of current reality. Neuroscientist Daniel Schacter argues that our memories are about the future, not the past ; that human memory systems in the brain evolved not so we can reminisce about the past, but to use our experiences to boost our future performance. As long as we remain flexible and not rigidly stuck in either past, present, or future, we can grow enormously and live life fully while making the most of all three.

Join The Pacific Institute's Winner's Circle Network: https://lnkd.in/edPEwf6G Here's this week's message! Looking Back, Driving Forward In these weekly messages, you have read about the need for purposefully setting goals for ourselves, in order to unlock the energy and creativity inside each of us. When we set a goal, we cause a “gap” for ourselves – between the way things are and the way we want them to be. It is in our nature to want to close that gap. Keep in mind that the primary job of our creative subconscious mind is to keep us like we know we are. Setting a goal changes how we “know we are.” We must close the gap to maintain our sanity. In order to close that gap, to make the outside picture match the inside picture of who we know we are, our creative subconscious turns on enough energy and creativity to make it happen. We either get drive and ideas to move toward what we want in the future, or ideas and drive to stay where we are. Herein lies the danger of spending too much time looking back at the past. We’ve talked before about how human beings are picture oriented. Here’s the catch: we move toward the strongest picture. Our natural tendency is to maintain our current idea (picture) of who we are. In order to change, we need to make that future picture (goal) stronger and more attractive than the one that shows us staying put. By constantly reminding ourselves of our past, we lock onto the old picture and lose the drive to move forward.