Jeffrey Schillinger

Suzie,

Thanks. Good points, and not just because you agree with me.

Jeffrey Schillinger

Suzie Boozell

I agree with you Jeffrey. I don't believe that negativity is good at the work place. We as mentors need to be a positive influence for our students. We need to put on a happy face and be positive while we are in the presence of our students and fellow co-workers. They rely on us to be role models for them. If we are down and grumpy they will not feel comfortable to approach us when they are having a bad day.

Suzie

Jeffrey Schillinger

Patricia,

I tell my teachers that "bad days" are not allowed becasue that might be the day a student makes a decision based on interactions within that classroom. It is an oversimplification, but the point is valid and seems to agree with your position.

Jeffrey Schillinger

Patricia Schrader

Another way to say this might be every interaction builds on a relationship. Positively or Negatively or Neutral all interactions will contribute to the other persons attitude & experience. If you think of it this way then you will focus on good customer service. So the customer / students' experience is more positive and they can be successful when they feel supported.

Jeffrey Schillinger

Nani,

Thank you for this post. Please elaborate on your post. I am not sure I understand.

Jeffrey Schillinger