The Learning Continues

When you attend conferences, one thing you hope to get is connected. You connect socially, educationally and technically. According to the post on Forbes, there are 7 pillars of being able to connect with others. Many of these pillars I have experienced from the host at Mooresville's Summer Connection. 

A couple examples from this conference from the article: 

Be Genuine - I can not tell you how impressed I am with the authentic, genuine love of learning and of sharing their message than I have experienced from Mooresville. It shows in everything they do.  

Providing Massive Help - In addition to the myriad of resources shared, Mooresville staff will engage in pertinent conversation and willing to diverge from their talking points to meet your need. They express help at all times. 

I want to share a couple thoughts from the the conference. The impression from Mooresville is not a hoax or a fake front. It is truly and deeply a part of who they are. At the opening Culture & Climate session, we participated in some trust activities which modeled taking a chance and #FailFoward. We went through the simple blindfold activity. Where a leader is blindfolded and in the "hands" of the other staff. These types of activities are important to continuing to remind leaders of the support and communication needed from staff. Plus its really fun. 


Just being here and seeing the successes they have created is inspiring. I loved this thought we had when talking about our reflecting on our programs and trying to continue with them, a MGSD leader said, "I don’t go to the grocery store with a list of things I don’t want." While you will find what you are looking for, its important to stay positive and willing to grow. And with Mooresville, its not so much important where you grow but that you are growing. You can tell these teams have worked with each other before because they are completing each other's sentences. 

Afterward the educational sessions the learning continues through the development of socializing with food and fun. They hosted a great bowling and buffet tonight. What I found interesting was that they took the time to have their employees attend, and hanging out with all the groups. I realize this took extra effort and time but was so valuable to building an unforgettable relationship with those who attended. They try to make real friends. 

There is always time to make friends and #LearnForever