Chris Trout

Chris Trout

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Chris Trout, founder of Strengths in Focus, is an international speaker, writer and coach. His insights are grounded in a rich, thirty-year, hands-on exploration of strengths-focused work in education, family mediation, positive youth development and parenting. Chris’ highly acclaimed Strengths Ezine is read weekly across the US, Canada and around the world.

The Magic Word

The Magic Word

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span>  </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span>  </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span>  </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span>  </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span>  </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span>  </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>

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<p>“What a gift! From the first words (&quot;bring it on!&quot;) to the last (&quot;and we thrive&quot;), Chris speaks with an authenticity and insight that can only come from having walked the talk. I wish every adult who parents, cares for and supports young people - and everyone who has known adversity - could experience the inspiration, the insights, and the sense of hope that fills this book. Inspired!”</p><p align="right"><em>Misty Stenslie</em><br />Deputy Director<br />Foster Care Alumni of America</p><br /><p>“I'm listening to Reflecting Strengths in my office right now. It's clear to me that EVERY juvenile probation officer in the world needs to hear this CD. I plan to incorporate it into my new employee orientation.”</p><p align="right"><em>Steve Nesky</em><br />Treatment Coordinator<br />Coconino County Juvenile Court,<br />Flagstaff, Arizona</p><p align="right">  </p> <p>&quot;Reflecting Strengths is such a powerful twist on how we look at and interact with our youth. I use the stories as conversation starters at weekly staff meetings. Looking at these reflections and talking about them in relation to the children we work with brings new life and energy into our daily interactions with them. Reflecting Strengths is a &quot;must read&quot; for anyone who has relationships with kids, no matter what age.&quot;</p><p align="right"><em>Diane Hancock</em><br />Child Care Administrator<br />Windham, Maine</p>