I have this book called “6 Habits of Highly Effective Bosses”  by Stephen E. Kohn and Vincent D. O’Connell. I thought we might share the the 6 Habits today but instead of bosses let’s just see how well they work for all of us.

1. Expand Self Awareness. The idea is to become more aware of who we are and what motivates us. Self awareness is not easy but essential because it helps us to realize how we approach others and different situations.

2.Practice Empathy. This means putting yourself in the shoes of others. Empathy in to connect with the humanity of another in a way that makes them feel like you understand.

3. Follow the Golden Rule. We are aware of that one. It is the basis of Christianity. “Do unto others what you want them to do unto you.”

4. Maintian proper boundaries. For work that means the boss is the boss but in life it might mean that others need their personal space.

5. Criticize Artfully. I take that to mean that when you need to criticize someone, remember they have feelings too.

6. Flexing to different People styles which means don’t become too rigid in how you approach things and be able to listen to others and let them have ownership and input.

You know those are pretty good ideas in all that we do. The Christian faith is all about all of those ideas. Self awareness comes form knowing we are God’s. Respecting others stems from recognizing their worth as God’s children. Over all those are pretty good rules especially the Golden Rule.

 Peace and Grace. Reed.