Understanding the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX model) can be used in both settings, professionally and personally. 

We are constantly setting goals in our lives and aren’t always successful. Here is my explanation of the 4DX model. What I learned is that the LAG is the result. The lead is controlled by what you implement. For example, your lead can be the plan you implement. Examples of methods include blended learning in the classroom to increase student engagement or eating clean for six weeks to see body results. The results of those actions are considered the LAG. The whirlwind is the everyday hustle and bustle that comes with the job; it acts on you. An example of the whirlwind in blended learning is there might be a teacher shortage, so you have to accomate for more students in your classroom, or your meal prepped and your co-workers convenience you to go out for lunch. The Wildly Important Goal (WIG) is the goal that is important to you and wants to achieve. You may have more than one goal, but you should concentrate on only 1-2 goals simultaneously to be effective. Keeping a compelling scoreboard while working towards your WIG is vital to keeping track of your progress. The scoreboard should be simple, easy, show lead and lag measures, and show who is winning.

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The self-differentiated leader is like the emotional immune system of the organization because every person and cell has a purpose. The cells make up an organization, a family, or a nation. The leader in the organization is connected to everyone without losing their intent to keep the organization moving. In every organization, some viruses are insecure and want to communicate with other cells and bring them down. You are your cell in your organization; you have a purpose and cannot let negative cells bring you down. Just like the body needs a pumping heart, the organization needs an encouraging leader.

As the heart of the body and the organization’s leader, crucial conversations are essential to be effective. People want to feel like they are cared for and safe. There are three defined features: opposing, strong, and high stakes. The first is to be unstuck and start with the heart. Be sure of what you want. As a leader in your organization, be sure to know what you want.

Dr. Haparnuik uses analogies that keep going back to the heart. I watched the first video a few times before fully understanding it. Constantly feeling that I had a communication problem and allowing silence to come into play, I know I did let silence come into play, but now I know I should keep the conversation going.

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While Stacie took the initiative to start notes on assignments, I reminded the group that information had to be straightforward. We had to provide a clear message to our audience. Stacie introduced us to Canva, and I learned how to make infographics for the group and share them. Lola is tech savvy and was able to teach us to improve our E-Portfolio. Lorena is good at finding evidence in our required reading texts to support our work. To make our collaboration more effective, we decided to split the reading in the future. For example, we each will read a book and take notes on the collaboration page. Each reader will note critical points and quotes with the page number.

My group discussed doing the following to improve:

• Watch the videos and read article discussion before class
• Have a draft of the class discussion, and right after the lesson, reflect and post
• Improve APA citations
• Set earlier due dates for assignments

If I can accomplish at least one of these goals, I believe I can influence them to do at least one of the following things. I can relate this to the Wildly Important Goal (WIG). I am choosing one and working towards it. Hopefully, by the end of the semester, I can accomplish at least two of these.

I joined Dawn’s GroupMe, ADL 2021-2023. Participants shared assignments, asked question, and provided feedforward. I distinctively remembered Valary Patterson’s Growth Mindset presentation and was able to let her know how impressive her presentation was. I also noticed that when someone needed help, anyone available would assist them by zoom.

I also participated in class discussions during the zooms, and it was a unique experience to see others’ points of view on the subject. I learned many new things while also sharing my knowledge with others. I may not have been the first to post a discussion or attend every class zoom meeting, but I managed to be dedicated and complete all graded assignments on time. I was able to balance family time and the ADL program and pursue higher career opportunities while getting Covid.

Last semester I would tell myself, “You never know unless you try.” Now I recognize that I can achieve great things with a growth mindset. I am giving myself a numerical grade of 98/100 for both 5303 and 5304. I hope to transfer a Growth Mindset to my students.

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