From the course: Creating a Keynote Presentation
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Act 2: The case for change
From the course: Creating a Keynote Presentation
Act 2: The case for change
- Okay, follow along and keep taking notes. Here's act two. I'll start by picking up with the last sentence from act one. We must stop institutionalizing low standards and go back to the basics, connecting the use of recognition and rewards with the production of excellence. My oldest son Paxson learned this lesson the hard way. I came home from work one day and saw six year old Pax in the other room. He saw me, took off running, and jumped up in my arms. As many of you know, that little kid's hug melts the stress of the day away like nothing else. When Pax pulled away from me, I noticed something. Suspended around his neck by a red, white and blue ribbon was a ridiculously large, shiny gold medal. It was nearly as big as his head. I said, Pax, that's an awesome medal. Where did you get that? He said, swimming. Then I remembered that he had just finished the first season swimming with the community team where we lived. I said, good for you, kid! What did you do to earn that amazing…
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