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Unfortunately, the world is filled with far too many unfinished projects, unrealized goals, broken dreams, half written books, untapped potential and wounded hearts pierced by the words of a naysayer.

The truth is numbers and goals don't drive people. People with a purpose drive the numbers and achieve goals. Research clearly shows that true motivation is driven by meaning and purpose rather than extrinsic rewards, numbers and goals.

You can see when a team is committed or not. You can tell if they are all in or all out. You can feel whether they are fighting for or against each other. As someone who is passionate about developing positive, connected and committed teams I want to share with you and your team 5 Commitments of Great Teams.

You don't have to let your circumstances define you. You can define your circumstances. No matter how difficult the environment, you have the power to transform it.

Storms are going to happen. But the sun always rises and shines again.

If you don’t feel powerful it’s because you have come to believe the illusion and lie that outside circumstances have power over you. You have forgotten the truth that you create your world from the inside-out.

Instead of complaining about what you don't have, appreciate what you do have. Instead of complaining about other people, think about something good about them. Instead of complaining about problems, look for solutions. Focus on the positive and help overcome negativity.

Positive educators have the power to transform lives and inspire young minds to believe they can and will change the world.

If people know you care about them they will be more receptive to you pushing them to get better.

As a team member, your attitude, energy and leadership are contagious, and has a big impact on your culture and team.