Kindness: Intentional Kindness Through Positive Relationships

Matt is a former special education teacher and spent the majority of his educational career as an elementary principal. Under his leadership two elementary schools went from Low Performing schools to Top Ten High Performing schools in the State of Missouri. Matt contributes this increase in achievement to the power of positive relationships. When organizations are focused on people – great things happen … and it's the little things that make a big difference. Matt currently serves as a Senior Consultant with Franklin Covey, a Room Tilter for Limitless Minds, and Lead Coach for John O'Leary LIVE INSPIRED. Matt is also the President of Miller Consulting, serving a wide variety of clients in the St. Louis area. He has been a Director for the West County Fire and EMS District for the past 18 years, serves on the YMCA Board, and is highly involved at St. Vincent DePaul Church in downtown St. Louis. Memorable Quotes: "I've never been more truly convicted to know that the most important thing we can do is to hook on to others and just say, hey, I'm here and be that person for them when they need us the most." "If we get the personal side right, there's an ROI on the professional side, but too many times, people are only focused on that professional side. We're proving that when you make sure you're taking care of self and you're putting family first in the schedule, there's an ROI on that professional side as well." "The main thing is to keep the main thing, the main thing." What You'll Learn: Strategies to create a balanced life that leads to positive relationships and sustainable kindness towards others. This Episode Includes: Matt Miller grew up in a small town and he attributes his propensity to pursue positive relationships to growing up in a close-knit community. Be the person that sees something in somebody that they don't see in themselves. If you want to change the world, you have to start with your own. Don't waste time on things you can't control. Stay in your circle of control, learn how to do simple better, and take the next right step. When you put yourself and your family first there is a return on investment in your professional life as well. Protect your psychological immunity by monitoring what you're putting inside your head, like the ideas, thoughts, and beliefs. Recognize that everyone has four letters written on their forehead: MMFI, or make me feel important. Learn how to create soul to soul connections with others. Being positive often starts with being less negative. Be intentional and give yourself grace. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: If there's somebody that's been hovering around your awareness, send them a text, pick up the phone, write them a nice note, snail mail or an email. Don't put it off because you never know what someone else is going through. Practice being more intentional as you go about your day by speaking with and connecting to others. Think of one good thing that's happened to you today and share with a significant other in your life. Mentioned In The Episode: Community America Credit Union City Wide Facilities Solutions Advent Health 31-Day Kindness Campaign - SIGN UP HERE Small Changes Big Shifts Wheel of Support John O'Leary LIVE INSPIRED Hysteria by Def Leppard Leader In Me Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube