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Mentorship in Schools
For development of success in the new technology age, some of our workshops include things such as: theory, practice and role playing, and developing strategies for successful leadership for personal and public success.
Group Workshops
For exploring the role of mindfulness in schools and to learn how to introduce mindfulness skills to children and young people, we offer: mindfulness for educators, development teaching, creating visions, peacekeepers and student leadership.
Website Resources
Learn to be mindful and teach mindfully by creating an umbrella of opportunities for a safe and caring (mindful) school with resources and professional development. We offer many TEACHABLES to help mindfulness become important.
We Provide ...
Through the years of teaching, consulting and leadership, I have discovered many BEST PRACTICES for successful learning. Best practices such as solution focused thinking, mindfulness, developmental teaching, student leadership and role playing. As well as training and coaching opportunities which include: personal (one-on-one) mentorship, small group mentorship and large group training. LEADERSHIP TRAINING is for people who want to empower others in their personal lives, business and education. While MINDFULNESS involves acceptance ... meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. Without believing, for instance, that there is a “right” or “wrong” way to think or feel in any given moment.
... for oneself, educators, parents, students and YES, even business owners.
... for people who want to empower others in their personal lives, business and education.
... WDWP (What - Do - Work - Plan).
... for people who want to be stronger and more confident in controlling one's life.
Meet Our Team ...!
RUTH HARGRAVE
ALAN HARGRAVE
CRYSTAL KORDALCHUK
Latest and Greatest Blog Posts ...
Warren Buffet’s 10 Leadership Lessons
1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micromanage. 5. Plan for the future. 6. Transparency is highly appreciated. 7. Patience is a virtue. 8. Manage your time wisely. 9. Be prepared to take risks and learn from mistakes. 10. Treat everyone equally.
5 Rules To Improve Your Leadership
Once more, Simon Sinek speaks brilliantly about the 5 rules that leaders need to remember to become great leaders. 1. You can’t get in the way of someone who wants to get it. Sinek told the story of him wanting a bagel and his friend only saw a long line they would have to wait Read more about 5 Rules To Improve Your Leadership[…]
Keys To Successful Leadership
Once more, Simon Sinek posted a great summary of what the keys are to successful leadership on YouTube. He outlines the following 8 keys to success: 1. Courage – All effective leaders must have courage to do the right thing. Courage comes from the support of others. Someone has your back. 2. Goals – Your Read more about Keys To Successful Leadership[…]
13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders
Glen Leibovitz shared the following traits which Leadership First posted on LinkedIn: 1. They trust you to do the job you’ve been hired to do. 2. They seek your advice and input. 3. They find opportunities to let you shine. 4. They recognize your contributions. 5. They have your back during tough times. 6. They Read more about 13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders[…]
Be Strong
I have always been a strong-willed, driven person. However, we all have weak moments, moments when difficulties arise and we feel less strong. My personal goal is to be a strong role model to those whom I influence. John Maxwell’s word with a Minute With Maxwell yesterday was the word “Strong.” Maxwell says we are Read more about Be Strong[…]
How To Be A Leader
Simon Sinek has a most powerful video on how to be a leader. Sinek says that we all must take accountability for all of our actions, good and bad. If you want to be an elite warrior, you have to help the person to the right of you and to the left of you to Read more about How To Be A Leader[…]
Do Things For Others
Simon Sinek, on Youtube, gave a most valuable lesson on how important it is that we do things for others. Also, on how important leaders are in helping their people learn to be self-confident and team players. The marines force people to work together. Organically people take risks by helping each other. A strong bond Read more about Do Things For Others[…]
Thanks to Our Veterans
John Maxwell’s video this morning was to say thanks to our veterans who fought a war to end all wars. He admonished us to be ever so grateful to our veterans for their service to help us live in our freedom. But they paid a price for our freedom so it really was not free. Read more about Thanks to Our Veterans[…]
Perception & Beliefs
Bruce Lipton has a website on Mindfulness and he wrote about Perception & Beliefs on his blog. He says that Perception is awareness shaped by beliefs. Beliefs “control” perception. Rewrite perception and you rewrite genes and behavior… I am free to change how I respond to the world, so as I change the way I Read more about Perception & Beliefs[…]
The 4 Most Common Qualities of Top CEOs
Leadership First posted an article on the 4 Qualities of top CEO’s around the world. The research had been done by Cheryl Williams. 1. Listening to their people. They make a deep commitment to listening intently to their people for understanding what they’re saying and giving their full attention. 2. Genuinely caring for their people. Read more about The 4 Most Common Qualities of Top CEOs[…]