Four Forces Of Life^TM Workshops

Cleared for Take-off

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There’s a saying about flight that goes, “It is not inherently dangerous, but it is terribly unforgiving of mistakes.” That’s why the journey of every pilot starts in the same place: on the ground.

Workshops begin with ground school: a highly-interactive version of the Four Forces of Life Keynote™, teaching participants how the four forces of flight—thrust, drag, lift, and gravity—can relate to how they approach their lives, ultimately taking them someplace called the Double Positive.

Participants will learn how to frame the complexities of life in a simple two-axis picture that is easy to turn to when life pulls them behind the power curve. The first discussion and exercise will cover the Intellectual Axis, which includes thrust and drag. The second dives into the Emotional Axis, which includes lift and gravity.

Although participants will learn about a real-life application of a physics principle, there won’t be a test. And the exercises won’t involve cardio. It’s actually pretty simple in an “aha” sort of way.

Intellectual Axis

DRAG

Authenticity
reduces
DRAG

THRUST

Curiosity
creates
THRUST

EMOTIONAL Axis

LIFT

Passion
generates
LIFT

GRAVITY

Resiliency
manages
GRAVITY

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Then it’s time to “take off.” No, not leave. Participants will enter the tailored phase of the workshop: being intentional and pursuing the Double Positive.

Individual
The workshop’s Taking Flight section begins with “What type of plane are you?” and incorporates exercises to expand personal performance.

Team
For a team-focused workshop, Taking Flight begins with “what is your team’s performance envelope,” incorporating an exercise to maximize collaboration and impact.

Organization
Taking Flight for an organization-centered workshop identifies constraints of the operation, incorporating an exercise to address via proven ATC principles.

Still, no test. But James hopes everyone will show their work.

If you’re interested in organizing a workshop that really produces results for individuals, teams, and the overall organization please fill out the contact form.