Commitment: People believe in those who stand through adversity.

In this instance, actions definitely speak louder than words. So, if you say something matters to you, be prepared to show it to the people whose trust you want. It can mean demonstrating tenacity and stubbornness and making it clear you will see things through to the end.

Mind Map Commitment:

You are going to use the mind mapping technique you learned in Module 2 to create a 30-second anecdote and a 3-minute story to use in facilitating the Commitment Pillar.

Goals:

• Use the mind map method to brainstorm your own stories related to the Commitment Pillar.
• Identify your top 2-3 stories.
• Practice telling these stories and integrate them into the facilitation of the Commitment Pillar.
• Save this mind map of story ideas to use in a future training of this pillar.

To-Do:

• Step 1: Take a piece of paper and write “Commitment" in the center.
• Step 2: Spend 15-30 minutes creating your mind map.
• Step 3: Circle 2-3 of the top stories from your map that you could use in a future training—one short anecdote (30 seconds) and one longer story (3-5 minutes).

Remember!

• Cast your brainstorm wide before narrowing down and refining your stories.
• Stories should never portray yourself as the “hero.”
• Stories should never be shared with the purpose of gaining emotional reaction.
• Stories are shared to add value and relevance to the framework.
• Cut out 80% of the context and jump right into telling your story.

Below is an example of a mind map. If you are having trouble, here are some ideas to help you brainstorm:

• Expand on different ages: childhood, adolescence, adulthood
• Expand on different environments: workplace, school, neighborhood
• Expand on different relationships: family, friends, colleagues
• How did commitment help gain trust?
• How did a lack commitment result in a lack of trust?

Once you have completed your stories, "Mark Complete" and move on to the Nuance: Commitment video.

(To revisit the Storytelling and Mind Mapping training, go to "Module 2: Facilitation Tactics & Storytelling" --> "Storytelling & Mind Mapping Part 1 & 2")