Planners’ Picks — December 30, 2024 – The Images Edition

Planners’ Picks A collection of resources from CSN planning committee members worth mentioning

We present another Monday edition of PP (the campus is closed tomorrow for the holiday).

Once again, we are featuring a 20-image issue in our end-of-year Planners’ Picks. A special thank you goes out to the committee responsible for all the CSN events and helping to curate the content you receive in our weekly newsletter. While the email originates from my account, it surely takes a village to continue to provide the variety of content CSN is known for. We also welcome suggestions from you, the readers, on newsletters or posts that would be helpful to others.

  • Rich Gassen for the planners of CSN

 

:: Images of the Week

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” - Zora Neale Hurston

There are years that ask questions and years that answer. What kind of year was 2024 for you? Will 2025 ask or answer?

 

Infographic showing that behind anger, there might be any one of various other feelings, like loneliness, anxiety, hurt, shame, and more.

Behind anger, there might be any one of various other feelings, like loneliness, anxiety, hurt, shame, and more. Be aware of this before reacting.

 

Adam Grant @AdamMGrant It's easy to be a critic or a cheerleader. It's harder to be a coach. A critic sees your weaknesses and attacks your worst self. A cheerleader sees your strengths and celebrates your best self. A coach sees your potential and helps you become a better version of yourself.

It’s easy to be a critic or a cheerleader. It’s harder to be a coach.

A critic sees your weaknesses and attacks your worst self. A cheerleader sees your strengths and celebrates your best self.

A coach sees your potential and helps you become a better version of yourself.

 

Cartoon by Grant Snider showing that the cure for distraction is action.

There are many ways to avoid distractions, and one is to take action.

 

Chart showing the following: I want to do this — Do it But I’m scared Do it scared

 

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” — Joel Arthur Barker Ratcliffe

 

The ultimate formula for motivation Autonomy plus mastery minus purpose = aimlessness Purpose plus autonomy minus mastery = stagnation Mastery plus purpose minus autonomy = dependence Autonomy plus mastery plus purpose = motivation Based on the concepts of the book DRIVE by Dan Pink.

Victoria Repa’s infographic shows how intrinsic motivation is driven by autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Without any one of these, we flounder. This is based on the concepts of the book DRIVE by Dan Pink.

 

Feelings that are worthy because they are yours (large circle) Feelings that need to be acted upon (much smaller circle within) By Susan David

Not all feelings need to be acted upon.

 

Grow through what you go through. Toby Mac #speaklife

Are you growing with the challenges you are presented?

 

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.” – Haruki Murakami

 

Percentage of your worst days you’ve made it through = 100% by Liz Fosslien

Tomorrow is another day.

 

The 3 P’s of Happiness Pleasure Purpose Pride @findyourhiveandthrive

We can find happiness in many places – it’s all around us in our daily lives if we look.

 

20 REFRAMES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE (Curated from Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins) 1. Failure → Learning 2. Exhausted → Playing in overtime 3. Disappointed → Delayed 4. Stuck → Exploring new angles 5. Overwhelmed → In demand 6. Don't know how→ Don't know how yet 7. Depressed → On the road to a turnaround 8. Embarrassed → Aware 9. Rejected → Misunderstood or overlooked 10. Nervous → Energized 11. Lost → Searching 12. Hate → I prefer 13. Sick → Cleansing 14. Stupid → Unresourceful 15. Destroyed → Set-back 16. Drained → Recharging 17. Afraid→ Uncomfortable 18. Furious → Passionate 19. Sad → Sorting my thoughts 20. Have to → Get to Enjoy this? Follow me for more BEN MEER

Reframing is a proven way to change your situation. Looking at things in a more positive light will change the outcome in many cases.

 

Surround yourself with people who remind you more of your future than your past. - Dan Sullivan

Your world is affected by those closest to you. How are you positioning yourself for your future?

 

CLOSED V CURIOUS MINDSET? CLOSED No self-reflection Oblivious Wants to be right Defensive Judgmental Reacts Fixed view of world Assumes Knows it all Feedback is an attack CURIOUS Self-reflects Self-aware Wants to get it right Receptive Welcomes diversity Responds Open to new ideas Asks Always learning Feedback is information by LEAH METHER

Call it Fixed vs. Growth or Closed vs. Curious — which one will get you farther in life? Stay curious!

 

9 Signs of a Zero-Blame Manager Extends a helping hand, not a pointing finger Sees mistakes as growth lessons Provides constructive feedback Empowers you to find solutions Leads by example, not by force Celebrates your successes Creates a culture of trust Asks, "How can I help?" Listens with empathy

 

“You cannot wish for both strong character and an easy life. The price of each is the other.” – Alex Hormozi

 

15 Sentences for Meaningful Work Relationships 1. "I'd love to hear your perspective on this." 2. "Thank you for teaching me something new today." 3. "What support do you need from me right now?" 4. "I noticed your great work on that project." 5. "Could you help me understand how you approached this?" 6. "I made a mistake, and I want to make it right." 7. "Let me know if you'd like to bounce ideas around." 8. "I respect your expertise on this matter." 9. "How can I help you succeed?" 10. "I appreciate you bringing that to my attention." 11. "What's the best way to communicate with you?" 12. "Your contribution made a real difference." 13. "I trust your judgment on this." 14. "Let's find a solution together." 15. "Thank you for being direct with me." www.healthymindsetliving.com Dr. Carolyn Frost | Srategic Lifestyle Design

What sentences could you add to this great list?

 

 THE BEST MANAGERS The best managers are people who listen and who take action.

Where are you on this Venn Diagram?

 

THE ELEMENTS -OF A- GOOD DECISION A Decision is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link What can I do? Creative Alternatives What do I want? Clear Values What do I need to know? Useful Information What am I really deciding? Helpful Frame Will I do it? Commitment to Follow Through Am I thinking straight? Sound Reasoning A good decision makes sense and feels right

 

“The drive to be successful and the fear of failure are, like the head and tail of a coin, inseparably linked.” – Ben Zander, The Art of Possibility

 

If at first you don't succeed, congrats, you're perfectly normal! - Part of brilliance

There is a truth in life that we often learn as much or more from our failures as we do in our successes. Try. Fail. Try again. Fail better.

 

TAKE WHAT YOU NEED GRATITUDE SELF-AWARENESS ACCOUNTABILITY OPTIMISM EMPATHY KINDNESS TENACITY CURIOSITY PATIENCE CONVICTION HUMILITY AMBITION KIND CANDOR by Gary Vee

Which do you need right now?

 

Chart with the following: in the past - I can’t do this - but you did I can’t do this - but you did I can’t do this - but you did in the future - Maybe I can do this? - Yes you can

The future is now. How will you position your mindset for 2025?

 

“Buy the ticket, take the ride.” – Hunter S. Thompson

 

Thanks again for a great year of CSN!!