Standards vs Expectations
Context
"Expectation" is often accompanied with comparison to someone or something, and is usually future oriented and externally influenced. Expectations are motivating, but often entails pressure, stress, and a sense of judgment. The word "Standard" is internally defined, focusing more on the quality of effort or character traits that you embody as a person.
Outcome
Define standards.
Discuss the importance of standards over expectations.
Main Questions
Why might it make sense to think more about standards than expectations?
What happens when we don't have clear, stable standards?
If standards are important for motivation, why is it important to have standards in the way we respond? Individually and as a team
What is 1 High Standard I can hold myself to in my response to failure or success?
Citations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ23HTwidH0
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