I love core values. Do you have any? If you don’t, you probably do! Go ahead and study your thoughts, feelings, and actions over the next few days. You’ll come to see what you stand for, and I bet you’ll be pleased. I love teaching about core values, and I think the best instruction is to simply share mine. 

“Simplicity” is my first core value. It speaks to the characteristics of honesty, clarity, and a wholehearted commitment to innocent faith. Saying, “Simplicity” out loud feels light, easy, and a little bit playful. I guess that says it all! (And if you want to remember this one just think, “Simple City”. See how that works!)

“Excellence” is my second core value. Being committed to my very best in any given moment frees me from artificial standards and judgment. I’m always good enough, and sometimes I'm more! Always remember that you have the freedom to be the very best you that you can be. It’s true!

My third core value is “Transcendence”. For me, transcendence takes me to an actual place where I nurture hopes and dreams that exceed what might seem practical, or even possible! Remember “Simple City”? Yep, that’s where I reside these days, and it's a magical experience! Special things happen here, if you can just believe. I know, that makes me kind of odd, but thanks for noticing!

“Charity” is my fourth core value. It’s a state of the heart that always loves others more than it loves self. Think about it, that’s a standard of care that lives and breathes “simplicity”, “excellence”, and “transcendence”. May we always give more than we take!

My last core value is “Serenity”. In its stillness, the truth speaks quietly. I love the Psalm that says, “Be still, and know”. “Know what?” you ask? Don’t worry, if you become still and stay there long enough, you’ll eventually figure it out. By the way, is “sarcasm” a core value?

That’s the course! I sure hope you enjoyed this Simply Encouraging® Experience. If you made it this far, you get a great big smiley sticker on your forehead. :)  

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You CAN Change People!

Cultivating the Art of Maximum Influence

You’ve all heard the chant, but is it true? “You can’t change people, you can only change yourself.” I challenge this notion in a fun way, and with a unique twist that will enlighten and empower you! Through five focused steps, you will learn how to be a “person of interest” and a “change-agent” for those around you. Dressed up as a short talk or a mini-seminar, this Simply Encouraging® Experience will make you or your team more dynamic and effective at influencing one another, and the people groups that you serve.

You CAN Change People!

Copyright © 2011 Thomas Waterhouse and Simple E Creations, Inc. All rights reserved.

Thomas@SimpleEncouragement.com

727.784.8223

Simple Encouragement and Simply Encouraging are Trademarks of Simple E Creations, Inc.

Forming the Heart of a Team

Creating Shared Energy, Corporate Unity, and Positive Change

People fulfilling a common mission need to define themselves as a team in three core areas, and maximum impact is achieved by increasing shared energy, creating corporate unity, and setting into motion a dynamic process of positive change for all concerned. "Forming the Heart of a Team" is a powerful workshop experience that will teach your team how to achieve these three objectives, and a whole lot more! Specific “takeaways” of this experience are (1) awareness of your groups “collective power” and how to manage it for increase, (2) common outlooks and values that will create synergy and light up your mission, and (3) a culture of positive growth for your team, and the people that they serve. Great for civic groups, corporate & professional teams, and small communities.

Forming the Heart of a Team

Copyright © 2011 Thomas Waterhouse and Simple E Creations Inc. All rights reserved.

Thomas@SimpleEncouragement.com

727.784.8223

Simple Encouragement and Simply Encouraging are Trademarks of Simple E Creations, Inc.

Noun-Nature to Verb-Essence
Discovering the Very Best Within You

Like most people, you're a noun, complete with a name and a birth certificate classifying you as a human being. Those around you associate your name with particular roles and while that's special enough, think it through. There are lots of people who bear your very same name, and they fulfill very similar roles.

What I'm referring to is your "noun-nature" and while it gives you a place in the world, deep on the inside, you know that there's so much more! Deep on the inside, you have an intrinsic and indispensable quality that only you can bring to this time, and to this place. You see, we come into the world as nouns and develop our "noun-natures", but a second awakening yearns for release.

What I'm referring to is your "Verb-Essence", and there's even a name to express it! Of course, a verb is a word that expresses an action defining the connection between two or more people. "Nouns" exist within roles, but "Verbs" have something specific to do, an impact to make, and life-giving essence to share.

You know that you've arrived when you become a verb, and "Noun-Nature to Verb-Essence ~ Discovering the Very Best Within You" takes you on a fun and fascinating journey from everyday "noun-nature" into your deepest reason for being, your new name, and your unique "Verb-Essence".

As the noun "Thomas", I fulfill some wonderful roles and functions, but as the verb "Encouraging", I complete my life's purpose with every breathe that I take. As Encouraging, I stimulate others to discover and express their deepest verb-essence, taking their lives from now to wow!

"Noun-Nature to Verb-Essence ~ Discovering the Very Best Within You" is a great seminar experience for small groups and corporate teams desiring to discover deeper personal understandings of their unique essence, and developing rich, playful connections while fulfilling common missions and goals.

Noun-Nature to Verb-Essence (Discovering the Very Best Within You)

Copyright © 2011 Thomas Waterhouse and Simple E Creations, Inc. All rights reserved.

Thomas@SimpleEncouragement.com

727.784.8223

Simple Encouragement and Simply Encouraging are Trademarks of Simple E Creations, Inc.