Made To Flourish : Characteristics Of Flourishing Organizations

Motivation keeps me intrigue, keeps me striving in what I do what professionally and in my personal life with either learning a new skill or simply learning a new subject. Motivation is both external and internal as learned in Chapter 2 of “Cornerstone: Creating Success through Positive Changes”. I would say my biggest motivations are my two kids. They keep me wanting to do better; not only for me but for them as well. Not only to motivate them but wanting for them to excel in whatever they would choose for a career path. I need to keep pursuing a higher education and not become stagnate with nothing to fall back on. While in the military I’ve enjoyed my time and serve honorably but I do know this is not what I want to do for the rest of

By changing the perception of all types of wealth, not just fiscal prosperity, multiple pathways to happiness become apparent. “When your

In the Introduction section of the book, The Hidden Lives of Congregations, Israel Galindo states that a congregation is a “corporate relationship organization” (3) and is not an organization. He points out that the hidden life of a congregation would depict the “nature” of a congregation. This further identifies the relationships and faith of the congregation. According to him, the universal principles are followed by the congregations so that “systemic relationships” can work. The leaders learn the roles that they have within the people who are the congregation. The journal will focus on Dr. Fowler’s question “what is the purpose of this gathering we call the church?”

Human flourishing, one of the National League of Nursing competencies, refers to the overall state of well-being of an individual within multiple contexts. This competency celebrates diversity, freedom, happiness, and holistic well-being of individuals within their families, communities, and society (Nursing Framework and Program Outcomes, n.d.). The concept of human flourishing embodies the elements of contrast and conflict in life, connection with the surrounding world, loving kindness, and harmony and stillness (McCormack, B., & Titchen, 2014). It is within both the challenges that arise in life and the joyous moments that the individual grows physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Human flourishing requires one to embrace the unknown, the uncomfortable, and the contrasts that occur in life and find a sense of inner peace that enables one to show kindness and love to others (McCormack, B., & Titchen, 2014).

The goal of producing a healthy church environment will include elements such as a vibrant discipleship ministry, involving those that have become true Christ-followers bearing fruit for

The path to happiness is not a smooth sail, but more of a curvy road where there are bumps and turns that are unexpected, with no signs to warn you. As Lebron stated in his article, there are three ideals of being a part of a free society, that involves happiness and the path to it. "First, to plan for a life one must be able to see an open path to basic resources necessary to make good on a plan, such as education, housing and health care"(Lebron). The ups and

“Empowering individuals not only to see a brighter future but, to also see a light in themselves”.

As of today, which community considered flourishing and what is presented in showing the flourishing? Before we get to choose which community affected, we as readers have to define flourishing. In Phelps definition of flourishing he quotes that, “human flourishing requires challenges, struggles, and success that goes beyond the material of prosperity.” (Friedman quoted in Liberty of Economics and Liberty) Phelps describes flourishing as prosperity in two components. Phelps first component is growth in wages and productivity. Phelps second component is flourishing. Phelps defines the term of flourishing in his words as prosperity, innovation, creativity because the essence of “flourishing”, human-beings are desired in expressing

To ensure the long term success of an organisation, strong clinical governance infrastructure needs to be put in place from the service’s inception. Clinical governance refers to the system by which a governing body, as well as the staff of an organisation share responsibility and accountability for patient care, managing risks and instituting a system which monitors and improves standards. Within healthcare organisations clinical governance aim to develop an environment and processes in which the quality of care delivered within a system is continuously improved(1) with a goal to maintaining and improving standards of clinical practice, while dealing with failures in standards of care and poor performance within the system. Many aspects fall under the umbrella of clinical governance, with the WHO defining quality into four aspects; professional performance (technical quality), resource use (efficiency), risk management (the risk of injury or illness associated with the service provided) and patient’s satisfaction with the service provided(2). This framework is appropriate in designing the clinical governance infrastructure required for the success of the new aeromedical retrieval service. This paper will look at the elements of clinical governance infrastructure that need to be developed prior to the new aeromedical service commencing operation, as well as reviewing the literature available for transport ventilators and analyse their suitability for this service.

Furthermore, recognition of one’s abilities to affect positive change is intrinsic to leading any mission. The ability to perceive, beyond oneself, is the key to locating and targeting a problem with success. For entrepreneurship and philanthropy to thrive

I decided to read the entire book (349 pages) titled, Flourish, by Martin E.P. Seligman. He sectioned his book into two parts, “A New Positive Psychology” and “The Ways to Flourish.” The first part of the book, Seligman discusses his journey to discover the concept of “positive psychology.” A man who was a part of an anonymous foundation contacted him and presented Seligman with hefty funds for an opportunity of a lifetime—to study and research any subject he wishes and report on it. He chose the topic, “Positive Psychology” as the subject he would then focus a substantial amount of his time and research on. In doing so, he was able to find scientific reasoning for how people achieve happiness in their lives. Once Seligman takes the time and space to explain his concept of flourishing and positive psychology, he then focuses the second part of his book on how to implement and maintain those concepts in your life.

The book is broken down into six different parts. The first part titled How Small Groups Help People Grow. When people understand they need small groups and in addition to needing to be around people it can help them grow. The authors speak about how people are conditioned to be around others. It’s a psychological fact that people need companionship from others. Knowing this information and using it can help a church and leaders show members why they need to around others. Also, include in this section of the book talks about what are we as small group leaders trying to do. Leaders need to have a clear focus for their group’s mission. I think each small group should include a description of what the group 's mission is. For example, if it’s a new member group a description should include

Maxwell also makes an emphatic statement when he says that ‘Everything rises and falls with leadership.’ This bold statement would suggest that leadership plays a significant part in determining the success or failure of anything and everything – whether it is in a home, in a business, in an organization, in a church or in a nation. Supporting this thinking and in the context of the Christian community, George Carey talks about the importance of leadership and attributes the growth of a Church (and the people in it) to effective leadership, suggesting that when entities succeed, it is not due to happen-chance but to visionary leadership, whilst the converse can also be attributed to poor leadership.

Simon’s book, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t, written with the mission of helping people to wake up every work day inspired to go to their work place, work and finally return home every evening fulfilled by their labor. Beginning with the question ‘ 'why ' ', he offers an indispensable starting point illustrating the power of ‘ 'why ' ' people do what they do after following quite a good number of companies, nonprofit organization and the highest authority of the US military. Sinek aims at helping to create healthier and happier organizations that inspire people to work.

Human flourishing can be defined as the concept of members of society growing to become the best person they can be. In religion, human flourishing occurs when everyone is searching for everlasting happiness and they achieve it with the only way possible: through God (Religion lecture, Oct. 23, 2015). In order to flourish, everyone must do what they ought to do, and do what they want to do (Zuberbueler, 2015). However, these should either be the same thing or very similar, and will reflect the intentions or desires of God and his word. In addition, flourishing cannot occur without forgiveness. In regards to human flourishing in society and religion, challenges arise when members come together; specifically, certain aspects of life and culture can compromise human flourishing.