D.F.T.1.0
DanceFloor
Theory
Dance Floorsand
College Campusesare the
SAME THING.
Body Language
What is State?
Thoughts
Emotions
Physiology
Your State = Your Outcome
Control:Change
1 Change
all 3
Your State = Your Outcome
Taking a test Dance floor Campus Event Kissing
The Dance Floor
The Dance Floor
The Dance Floor
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Average State of the Group
Add Up Individuals’ States
Divide by Number in Group
=Average Group State
Your State = Your Outcome
Avg. State of Group =
Group’s Outcome
Taking responsibility for a group’s state and group’s
outcome isLEADERSHIP.
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A bad dance: A good dance:
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A leadership opportunity: A good campus:
First, What Not to Do
These are common leadership mistakes.
Do Not: Try to change whole group
at once.
Try to “pop” one person (from 0-5).
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The Steps: Have fun (manage your state) Introduce yourself (build the relationship)
The Relationship• Match their state
• See it through their eyes
• Find common groundRela
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Infl
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The Steps: Have fun (manage your state) Introduce yourself Make introductions to others
- Get out of the way!
Mix it up- Gently: 1’s with 2’s etc.
Yes No
Be the Spatula
Why?
Because ‘s have
more fun.
How to get (and stay)engaged:
1. Focus onRelationships
2. Focus on others
Involved Students are more likely to:
•Get Better Grades
•Graduate
•Be satisfied with experience
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