My favorite quote, “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.” Michael McGriff
As referenced in the book, Quincy Jones personifies adaptability. As a youth, he discovered his passion for music, trying several different instruments, finally settling on the trumpet. He was accomplished as a musician, so he soon got into arranging and composing. Later he became an executive in the music business, achieving fame and fortune as a producer. Quincy Jones has composed for television, movies and Broadway plays. Challenges and new ideas are no problem for Quincy Jones.
Characteristics of adaptable people
1. Teachable – Always open to new learning
2. Emotionally secure – Stable when challenged
3. Creative – Able to see new opportunities
4. Service-minded – Focused on others
Becoming more adaptable
1. Make a habit of learning – never to assume that you know all you need to know about anything.
2. Re-evaluate your role – make sure that you are bringing to the table what the team needs from you.
3. Think outside the lines – “How can this work?” not “This can’t work.” Seek “unconventional solutions” for problems you encounter.
Later this week, Quality 2 - Collaborative
Being able to adapt to changes and new ideas is a must in the field of education today. I would think those who are rigid in their views and practices would be miserable in our profession, especially at the pace things tend to change.
ReplyDeleteOn all of our mission trips, the teams are always reminded to be like a water hose - flexible- to be useful for the situation in which you are needed. The necessity to adapt & change, willingly, makes teaching & life in general much more enjoyable for yourself and all the others around you. I especially agreed with the suggestion to try to learn at least one new thing each day; I just don't write it down. But I always have to share it with someone verbally.
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