Attitude Is Everything

I used to be a substitute elementary teacher a few years back. I wanted to see how the elementary schools operated nowadays since I was thinking of going back to school to be a teacher. Well after 5 years of substituting I still had not made the leap but I did learn some important lessons.

The first lesson I learned was from our substitute coordinator. She told us that if we got up in the morning and did not feel like we could give 100% to please call her and they would find a replacement. She wasn’t just talking about our health but mostly our attitude. She claimed the kids could “smell” a bad attitude and they would then react with behavior that was not necessarily great. I never got a chance to test her claim but I believe it to be true.

The next lesson I learned was from many hours in the classroom is that kids like (and need) structure. Sometimes that “structure” would be an awesome lesson plan or a great daily schedule. Other times a good classroom structure was applicable rules and discipline.

Check your business and see if it has a good attitude. Examine your structure and see where you can help your business. Even an established successful business needs to take one step back and look at the inside works. Often just a few adjustments can be made to enhance the business you already have.