dance floor theory 1.0

D.F.T.1.0

DanceFloor

Theory

Dance Floorsand

College Campusesare the

SAME THING.

Body Language

What is State?

Thoughts

Emotions

Physiology

Your State = Your Outcome

Control:Change

1 Change

all 3

Your State = Your Outcome

Taking a test Dance floor Campus Event Kissing

The Dance Floor

The Dance Floor

The Dance Floor

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Average State of the Group

Add Up Individuals’ States

Divide by Number in Group

=Average Group State

Your State = Your Outcome

Avg. State of Group =

Group’s Outcome

Taking responsibility for a group’s state and group’s

outcome isLEADERSHIP.

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A bad dance: A good dance:

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A leadership opportunity: A good campus:

First, What Not to Do

These are common leadership mistakes.

Do Not: Try to change whole group

at once.

Try to “pop” one person (from 0-5).

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The Steps: Have fun (manage your state) Introduce yourself (build the relationship)

The Relationship• Match their state

• See it through their eyes

• Find common groundRela

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The Steps: Have fun (manage your state) Introduce yourself Make introductions to others

- Get out of the way!

Mix it up- Gently: 1’s with 2’s etc.

Yes No

Be the Spatula

Why?

Because ‘s have

more fun.

How to get (and stay)engaged:

1. Focus onRelationships

2. Focus on others

Involved Students are more likely to:

•Get Better Grades

•Graduate

•Be satisfied with experience