Are You a Walker?
Are you a walker? Some people go for a walk before they go to work in order to get energized. Some walk when they get home so they can relax. And some people are like Kurt Graber of Oviedo, Florida, they get out of their offices and walk during the day when they want to think or talk through their challenges. Kurt has people walk with him so that they can discuss things. He writes, “Running a middle school and an “at risk” prevention program [for students in danger of dropping out of school], I usually have several things going on at any given time. I walk a lot — talking and walking with people everywhere, especially if [the matter being discussed is of] a personal or sensitive issue, or if the student, parent or I need a little fresh air…I think better on my feet and I do not hesitate to capture needed resources — such as other minds — to help me problem solve or plan something while walking.”
Isn’t that a refreshing tip? Give it a try. Next time you meet with someone who is tense (such as an upset coworker) consider discussing the situation while walking. Or if you want to heighten creativity on the team so that together you can find new solutions to old problems, it might be time for a group talk and walk.
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