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Coming together as a team, let's take a moment to pause (10 secs), and let's begin with a quote from...
Proverbs 17:7- "Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding."
And from...
Winston Churchill- "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
These quotes show the value of Embracing Change. Embracing Change is a great way to live Integrity, making it real in our lives today! So, as we reflect today, let's refresh our memories on the meaning of Integrity, and take a closer look at how Embracing Change brings it to life.
Integrity
Integrity means, Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships.
We know there are many ways to live Integrity; so let's focus on just one, Embracing Change.
Embracing Change
Embracing Change means, Showing open-mindedness toward new ideas and proposals.
So, let's ask ourselves this question...
Do I find myself saying, "What is wrong with the way we are doing it?" Pause 20sec before moving on.
I'd like to invite us all to make Embracing Change a reality in our lives today by...
Pausing to reflect on the good a change could offer before I react.
Embracing Change isn't new to CHRISTUS Health, in fact, we see this same type of Integrity in our heritage...
Did you know that a Pediatric Physical Therapist at CHRISTUS Oschner, finds creative ways to implement new ideas? She is a Bargain sale queen for the kids! She spends her Saturday mornings going to bargain stores and garage sales looking for toys that to utilize in the therapy program. She has a talent for identifying items, that others may overlook, and turning them into something special for the Kids Team to use with their patients.
Jesus, your spirit fills me with hope and keeps me young at heart. Help me to embrace new ideas with that same spirit and to see the positive aspects a change might bring to those we serve. Unite our team as we embrace new ideas and proposals together. Amen.
Proverbs 17:7- "Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding."
And from...
Winston Churchill- "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
Integrity
Integrity means, Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships.
Embracing Change
Embracing Change means, Showing open-mindedness toward new ideas and proposals.
Do I find myself saying, "What is wrong with the way we are doing it?" Pause 20sec before moving on.
Pausing to reflect on the good a change could offer before I react.
Did you know that a Pediatric Physical Therapist at CHRISTUS Oschner, finds creative ways to implement new ideas? She is a Bargain sale queen for the kids! She spends her Saturday mornings going to bargain stores and garage sales looking for toys that to utilize in the therapy program. She has a talent for identifying items, that others may overlook, and turning them into something special for the Kids Team to use with their patients.
Jesus, your spirit fills me with hope and keeps me young at heart. Help me to embrace new ideas with that same spirit and to see the positive aspects a change might bring to those we serve. Unite our team as we embrace new ideas and proposals together. Amen.
