INDIGO ACTIVATE- MODULE 1 AND 2 PART 1.

A.) WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT?

We are learning how to describe ourselves — what motivates us, as well as what our skills and strengths are.

B.) HOW ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT IT?

We are learning about it by examining our Indigo Summaries — watching ¨Indigo Activate ̈ video — to review meaning of DISC and ¨High and Low¨ characteristics, as well as self-reflection.

C.) WHY ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT IT? (WHAT’S THE RELEVANCE TO OUR LIVES?)

We are learning about it so we can maximize our potential in our career and life, so we can understand ourselves and develop goals and find ways to attain those goals, and so we can use what's unique about us.

D.) WHICH OF THE 6 C’s ARE WE FOCUSING ON AND WHICH COMPONENTS OF THAT “C” ARE WE PRACTICING SPECIFICALLY?

We are focusing on conscientious learning, specifically learning how to manage time effectively, how to advocate for ourselves and take responsibility for learning, as well as how to practice self-reflection and self-regulation.

1.) READY TO BEGIN? (before we examine our Indigo Survey and do activity)

A.) (1-10) How well do you think you know yourself? 10 is highest.

8

B.) (1-10) How well can you articulate your career?

6

C.) (1-10) How well do you know your plan after High School?

5

D.) (1-10) How confident are you in finding a fulfilling career?

8

2.) A.) Look at your Indigo Summary sheet and write out 2 STRENGTHS that you particularly identify with.

1. Willing to be the spokesperson for the team.
2. Offers informed opinions on a variety of topics.

B.) Comment on those two strengths. (What could they be used for?) (Why are they valuable?)

I am a good leader. I can drive a team and offer informed opinions to help figure out how to solve a problem. I am also good at representing my team.

3.)DOMINANCE- Looking at your DISC summary on you Indigo report- What does the “D” stand for and what behavior does it relate to? (As in what does it mean?)

Dominance — how you respond to challenges and exercise power

4.) DOMINANCE- Looking at your DISC summary- A.) Identify if you are “High” or “Low” Dominance. B.) List 4 characteristics of that “type” of Dominance. C.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “helped” you or how they have allowed you to do things.(AKA seen as a positive) D.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “hurt” you or how they have not allowed you to do things. (AKA) seen as a negative.)

I am high dominance. Challenge-oriented, direct, competitive, and take initiative. These characteristics help me play sports and drive a team, but they hinder my ability to keep the peace.

6.) INFLUENCING- Looking at your DISC summary on your Indigo report- What does the “I” stand for and what behavior does it relate to? (As in what does it mean?)

Influencing — how a person interacts with others’ behavior.

5.) INFLUENCING- Looking at your DISC summary- A.) Identify if you are “High” or “Low” Influencing. B.) List 4 characteristics of that “type” of Influencing. C.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “helped” you or how they have allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a positive.) D.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “hurt” you or how they have not allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a negative.)

I am high influencing. Enthusiastic, high-energy, friendly/talkative, and people-oriented. These characteristics have helped me make friends at new schools, but they have hindered my ability to not annoy people by talking too much.

INDIGO ACTIVATE- MODULE 1 AND 2 PART 2.

A.) WHAT ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT?

We are learning how to describe ourselves — what motivates us, as well as what our skills and strengths are.

B.) HOW ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT IT?

We are learning about it by examining our Indigo summary — watching ¨Indigo Activate¨ video — to review meaning of DISC and ¨High and Low¨ characteristics, as well as self-reflection.

C.) WHY ARE WE LEARNING ABOUT IT? (WHAT’S THE RELEVANCE TO OUR LIVES?)

We are learning about it so we can maximize our potential in our career and life, to understand ourselves and develop goals and find ways to attain those goals, as well as so we can use what ́s unique about us.

D.) WHICH OF THE 6 “C’s” ARE WE FOCUSING ON AND WHICH COMPONENTS OF THAT “C” ARE WE PRACTICING SPECIFICALLY?

We are focusing on conscientious learning — specifically how to manage time effectively, how to advocate for ourselves and take responsibility for learning, as well as practicing self-reflection and self-regulation

1.) STEADINESS- Looking at your DISC summary on your Indigo report- What does the “S” stand for and what behavior does it relate to? (As in what does it mean?)

Steadiness — how well a person reacts to pace/change variation.

2.) STEADINESS- Looking at your DISC summary- A.) Identify if you are a “High” or a “Low” –Steadiness and list your “score”. B.) List 4 characteristics of that “type” of Steadiness. C.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “helped” you or how they have allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a positive) D.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “hurt” you or how they have not allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a negative.)

Low steadiness — 38. Restless, spontaneous, change-oriented, flexible. These characteristics would help in a career that is unpredictable — like a police officer, or ER doctor. They would hinder my ability to work in an office.

3.) COMPLIANCE- Looking at your DISC summary on your Indigo report- What does the “C” stand for and what behavior does it relate to? (As in what does it mean?)

Compliance — how well we follow the rules or procedures.

4.) COMPLIANCE- Looking at your DISC summary- A.) Identify if you are “High” or “Low” Compliance and your “score”. B.) List 4 characteristics of that “type” of Compliance. C.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “helped” you or how they have allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a positive.) D.) Write a statement as to how those characteristics may have “hurt” you or how they have not allowed you to do things. (AKA seen as a negative.)

Low compliance — 38. Focused on big picture, not systematic, carefree, independent. These characteristics would help me think freely. They would hinder my ability to follow rules.

5.) BRIDGE-A.) What does a “Bridge” mean, in relation to score?(AKA what’s a “Bridge” score?) B.) Are you a “Bridge” in any category, if so, which ones? List score. C.) What are the characteristics of a bridge? (As in what can “Bridges” do?) D.) What can you identify as a “positive thing” about a “Bridge” score. E.) What can you identify as potentially negative about a “Bridge” score?c

A “bridge” holds behavioral styles together. If one is in the bridge — 40-60 on DISC — they are likely highly adaptable, and look to help their team succeed. On the 30-70 bridge, all my scores are included, however, on the 40-60 bridge, none of my scores are included. People in the bridge are better at adapting, however, they are likely to be more unpredictable and unreliable.

MOTIVATORS-

A.) What are your motivator “like”?

Motivators are like the engine beneath the hood of a car.

B.) What can you discover about you by knowing about your Motivators?

You can discover what drives you; your likes, your dislikes, your viewpoints, and your mental filters that influence decisions and how you view the world by knowing about your motivators.

C.) Why focus on your top 2 Motivators?

Focus on your top 2 motivators because they identify what is really important to you; when these driving forces align with your career choices, you are far more likely to feel rewarded and professionally satisfied.

D.) What can happen when your Motivators align with your career choice?

When these driving forces align with your career choices, you are far more likely to feel rewarded and professionally satisfied.

E.) What is more important A.) What you do? Or Why you do it ? B.) Why do you think that is so?

Why you do it is more important because that is what people buy — not what you do.

1. What are 4 characteristics of the Aesthetic Motivator?

Seek balance, appreciate nature and beauty, artistic

2. What are 4 characteristics of the Utilitarian Motivator?

Value efficiency, reward-driven, money-motivated

3. What are 4 Characteristics of the Theoretical Motivator?

Explore passions deeply, love learning, knowledgeable

4. What are 4 characteristics of the Individualistic Motivator?

Control own future, seek personal recognition, ambitious

5. What are 4 characteristics of the Social Motivator?

Help society, serve community, altruistic

6. What are 4 characteristics of the Traditional Motivator?

Principled, value traditions, driven by strong beliefs

7. Identify your Top Motivator and describe it- A.)What’s it all about for you? B.)What do you really value?C.) What should you be asking yourself when you consider a job or career?

My top motivator is theoretical; rewards those who value knowledge for knowledge’s sake, continuing education and intellectual growth. For me, it is all about continuous learning. I value knowledge and should pursue a career in science or math because there is always more to learn and discover.

8. Identify your 2nd Top Motivator and describe it- A.) What’s it all about for you? B.) What do you really value? C.) What should you be asking yourself when you consider a job or career?

My 2nd top motivator is individualistic; rewards those who value personal recognition, freedom, and control over their own destiny and others. For me, it is all about freedom; I like to set my own hours and work when I want. A career that might suit me in this milieu could be an author, or some sort of self-employed career in business or whatnot.

INDIGO SKILLS-

1. Other than “hard skills” what else is needed to be successful?

Soft skills are also necessary to be successful.

2. What are they “about”?

Soft skills are about how you interact with others and personal qualities you bring to a team.

3. What are they based on?

They are based on experience.

4. What do they include?

Learning how to manage yourself and others, or making good decisions.

5. Why are your Top 5 skills identified on your Indigo Summary?

Because Indigo is focused on strengths-based training.

6. (Skills on the brain) As neurons connect in your brain what do they form?

They form thoughts and ideas.

7. What do dendrites need to grow?

Dendrites require existing structures to grow from, and they can only grow when you are actively doing something.

8. So… if you’re having trouble learning a new skill, what should you do?

Connect it to something you already know.

9. What’s the best way to develop soft skills?

The best way to develop soft skills is to practice them.

10. (Ted X) What did the readers who took a speed reading course show us?

They showed us that abilities foreign to our native systems are abilities we can never master, and, by trying to improve them, we will become less productive in our native skills. However, we can still improve in them.

11. What’s the 80/20 rule?

The 80/20 rule separates the good from the great, and states that 80% of our output comes from 20% of our effort. However, getting that extra 20% output takes 80% of our effort.

12. How does it relate to you? Explain the idea.

It relates to me because, in school, when I learn something or do something, I can easily do a proficient job. But, if I want to do a great job, it’s a lot more work than just doing the bare minimum requirement.

Look at what you have written and review everything you have learned about yourself in regard to your “work values”, behaviors, skills, strengths and motivators- then identify 2 career paths you would like to “explore”. List each career path and write as to how that career path satisfies your Motivators, Skills, Strengths, and DISC Behaviors.

My top Motivator, theoretical, indicates that continuous learning would be a must have for me.

My second Motivator, individualistic, indicates that freedom would also be either a must have or a high want for me.

Look at what you have written and review everything you have learned about yourself in regard to your Indigo summary and your “Work Values” document- then identify 2 career paths you would like to “explore”.

One career path I would like to explore would be a theoretical physicist. Another I would like to explore would be an astronomer.