Everyone seems to be attached to their cell phones nowadays. Think about it. Throughout the day we constantly see people on their phones. Either texting, talking, or using the internet. It is unbelievable!
Over the past week and a half, I took around 17 of my staff team through 36 hours of intense training. Over the first few trainings, I was a bit relaxed on the cell phone use. My staff were texting and even checking their facebook page during training. I soon realized that they were not fully present. Not only were the staff not giving 100% of their attention to the information that was being delivered but they were neglecting each other. I recognized that that can hinder the dynamics of a team.
On Saturday, I decided to make the training into a cell phone free zone. I had all 17 of my camp staff leave their cell phones on my desk for a four hour training. It was amazing! They were fully present!
I encourage you to go without your cell phone for a few hours. Try focusing on face to face interaction. Embrace what is going on around you. You might be amazed on how much you miss out on.
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