Elly's Inspiration

I have recently begun reading a book from John Maxwell titled "25 Ways to Win With People." In his book he references the Emotional Bank Account. The reference I am sharing with you here is John Maxwell’s 30-Second Rule-a great resource in the art of making positive deposits in the Emotional Bank Accounts of those that you work with, live with and care about.

30-Second Rule: within the first thirty seconds of a conversation, say something encouraging to a person.

1. The 30-Second Rule Gives People the Triple-A Treatment.

All people feel better and do better when you give the attention, affirmation, and appreciation.

2. The 30-Second Rule Gives People Energy

Psychologist Henry H. Goddard conducted a study on energy levels in children using an instrument he called "ergograph." His findings are fascinating. He discovered that when tired children were given a word of praise or commendation, the ergograph shows an immediate upward surge of energy in the children. When the children were criticized or discouraged, the ergograph shows that their physical energy took a sudden nosedive.

3. The 30-Second Rule Instills Motivation

Never underestimate the power of motivation:
-Motivation helps people who know what they should do...to do it!
-Motivation helps people who know what commitment they should make...to make it!
-Motivation helps people who know what habit they should break...to break it!
-Motivation helps people who know what path they should take...take it!
-Motivation makes it possible to accomplish what you should accomplish.

"Those who add to us, draw us to them.

Those who subtract, cause us to withdraw."

-John C. Maxwell-