The Power of the

Academic Advisor’s Words

PresentersTemple Carter

University CollegeTexas State University-San Marcos

Matthew HaynesCollege of Liberal Arts

University of Texas at Austin

Workshop OverviewHow Do Words Influence?

The Power of Words

The Four Agreements

Words Working With Students

We Are BOBCATS

Comments and Suggestions

How Do Words Influence?

How Do Words Influence?

PositiveInfluence

How Do Words Influence?

NegativeInfluence

The Power of WordsHow Words have Influenced History?

“The Four Agreements”

Always Do Your Best

Don’t Make Assumptions

Don’t Take Things Personally

Be Impeccable With Your Words

By: Don Miguel Ruiz

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Tips and Suggestions

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Working with Students

Tips and Suggestions

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Comments and Suggestions

Food for Thought