Welcome to the Show Up Positive movement. I'm so glad you're here.
Bookmark this page or scan the QR code on the back of your card deck box to access these reminders of how to use your cards to inspire yourself and your team to create the positive workplace you're longing for.
I designed this card deck with 3 specific intentions:
In addition to using these cards as a source of personal inspiration and learning, I encourage you to share them with your colleagues and teammates whose cooperation you need to shift your workplace culture and restore positivity.
I designed this card deck with 3 specific intentions:
- Create a pocket-sized, portable tool to give you just-in-time support to be the #ShowUpPositive spark you want to be.
- Give you luscious, joyful colors that catch the eye and transport the mind to happy spaces (like tropical beaches).
- Draw the attention of others and help you spread the message that changing the culture starts from within.
In addition to using these cards as a source of personal inspiration and learning, I encourage you to share them with your colleagues and teammates whose cooperation you need to shift your workplace culture and restore positivity.
10 Inspired Ways to Use Your Show Up Positive Cards
Individual
ONE. Create an inspiration board in your workspace.
Whether you work in an office, in a cubicle, in your car, or at the local coffee shop, select 3 or more cards and artistically arrange them on a flat surface or pinboard. When the colors catch your eye, take a moment to reflect on one of the words. Recall recent opportunities to practice this Show Up Positive spark and set a specific intention with a person or in an upcoming meeting to practice this action. Grab the card and carry it with you as a visual reminder and prompt.
TWO. Set a weekly intention (variation 1).
Randomly select one card every Monday morning. The word on the card is your Show Up Positive action for the entire week. Carry the card with you to meetings and review the prompts. I'm a firm believer in less is more. By choosing one focus each week, you give yourself space to practice and figure out how to incorporate the ideas organically instead of forcing them to meet a deadline.
THREE. Select a weekly intention (variation 2).
Every Monday morning, shuffle through the cards and select the one that speaks to you. The word on the card is your Show Up Positive action for the entire week. Carry the card with you to meetings and review the prompts. I'm a firm believer in less is more. By choosing one focus each week, you give yourself space to practice and figure out how to incorporate the ideas organically instead of forcing them to meet a deadline.
FOUR. Set targeted intentions.
Think of your team and colleagues as you look through the deck. Ask yourself, "Who is struggling?" or "Who needs more support?" Identify 1-3 people and select a specific card to fit each person. Pursue opportunities to engage with each person and incorporate the Show Up Positive message on the card. Notice how it shifts the conversation and connection for both of you.
Whether you work in an office, in a cubicle, in your car, or at the local coffee shop, select 3 or more cards and artistically arrange them on a flat surface or pinboard. When the colors catch your eye, take a moment to reflect on one of the words. Recall recent opportunities to practice this Show Up Positive spark and set a specific intention with a person or in an upcoming meeting to practice this action. Grab the card and carry it with you as a visual reminder and prompt.
TWO. Set a weekly intention (variation 1).
Randomly select one card every Monday morning. The word on the card is your Show Up Positive action for the entire week. Carry the card with you to meetings and review the prompts. I'm a firm believer in less is more. By choosing one focus each week, you give yourself space to practice and figure out how to incorporate the ideas organically instead of forcing them to meet a deadline.
THREE. Select a weekly intention (variation 2).
Every Monday morning, shuffle through the cards and select the one that speaks to you. The word on the card is your Show Up Positive action for the entire week. Carry the card with you to meetings and review the prompts. I'm a firm believer in less is more. By choosing one focus each week, you give yourself space to practice and figure out how to incorporate the ideas organically instead of forcing them to meet a deadline.
FOUR. Set targeted intentions.
Think of your team and colleagues as you look through the deck. Ask yourself, "Who is struggling?" or "Who needs more support?" Identify 1-3 people and select a specific card to fit each person. Pursue opportunities to engage with each person and incorporate the Show Up Positive message on the card. Notice how it shifts the conversation and connection for both of you.
Teams
[note: participation should always be a choice, not mandated, and without judgment]
[note: participation should always be a choice, not mandated, and without judgment]
FIVE. Kick-off your weekly team huddle (variation 1).
Select one Show Up Positive card from the deck to serve as the positive inspiration for the whole team for the upcoming week. You can randomly select a card, or rotate the opportunity within the team for one person to select a card. Discuss the message and idea of the card and then set a shared challenge such as everyone uses the action at least once a day.
SIX. Share at your weekly team huddle (variation 2).
Bring the card deck to your weekly team huddle and allow each person to select a card that is their Show Up Positive action for the week.
SEVEN. Catch Show Up Positive actions.
After selecting a Show Up Positive action, have every team member keep track each day of when they used the action and when they noticed others using it. Have people write the number on a post-it or piece of paper and display it in their workspace as a reminder to build on and/or improve the prior day's success.
EIGHT. Share Show Up Positive stories.
Set aside time during team meetings/huddles to invite the exchange of stories. If time is limited, have people pair off and mix the pairs each meeting. Storytelling reinforces and inspires participation. Avoid judgment of those who don't have a story to share.
Select one Show Up Positive card from the deck to serve as the positive inspiration for the whole team for the upcoming week. You can randomly select a card, or rotate the opportunity within the team for one person to select a card. Discuss the message and idea of the card and then set a shared challenge such as everyone uses the action at least once a day.
SIX. Share at your weekly team huddle (variation 2).
Bring the card deck to your weekly team huddle and allow each person to select a card that is their Show Up Positive action for the week.
SEVEN. Catch Show Up Positive actions.
After selecting a Show Up Positive action, have every team member keep track each day of when they used the action and when they noticed others using it. Have people write the number on a post-it or piece of paper and display it in their workspace as a reminder to build on and/or improve the prior day's success.
EIGHT. Share Show Up Positive stories.
Set aside time during team meetings/huddles to invite the exchange of stories. If time is limited, have people pair off and mix the pairs each meeting. Storytelling reinforces and inspires participation. Avoid judgment of those who don't have a story to share.
Meetings
[note: participation should always be a choice, not mandated, and without judgment]
[note: participation should always be a choice, not mandated, and without judgment]
NINE. Kick-off your meeting.
Allow each meeting participant to select one or two cards from the deck. Use the card content during the meeting to increase positive connection and ideation during the meeting.
TEN. Reframe the conversation.
If you notice the energy in the room waning or going negative, introduce the card deck and select one card to shift or expand the conversation. You can select a new card each time you want to shift the energy. By using the questions on the card, you automatically bring in an outside perspective, breaking the group think that's keeping the conversation stuck.
Allow each meeting participant to select one or two cards from the deck. Use the card content during the meeting to increase positive connection and ideation during the meeting.
TEN. Reframe the conversation.
If you notice the energy in the room waning or going negative, introduce the card deck and select one card to shift or expand the conversation. You can select a new card each time you want to shift the energy. By using the questions on the card, you automatically bring in an outside perspective, breaking the group think that's keeping the conversation stuck.
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