John Maxwell’s recent minute with Maxwell talks about the importance of Grit. He says that if you have some Grit, tenacity, you will get to where you need to go even if you’re not the best. Go inside of yourself and let Grit take you where others can’t go. It’s that grit that will get Read more about The Importance of Grit[…]
Gordon Tredgold posted an interesting article on LinkedIn about leading in times of crisis. There are many roles that leaders are asked to perform from creating a vision, inspiring people, driving change, building momentum and leading their people to success. One of the hardest roles is leading people in grimes of crisis and we are Read more about Leading in a Time of Crisis[…]
I read the following quote on LinkedIn by Leadership First, “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine.” This quote is very timely since we are facing tremendous challenges around the world with COVID-19 virus and by extension all the changes Read more about Believe in Yourself[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following brilliant ideas of how to empower our students and allow them to be smarter than the teacher. He says, and I agree, that if we think that teaching is simply standing at the front and lecturing our students, we limit them to only being as smart as us. By actually Read more about Allow Your Students to be Smarter Than You[…]
Gavin McCormack posted a fascinating article about the perfect lesson structure which I love. He says the following: 1. Introduction 2% – This is where you explain to the class what you are actually going to teach them today. The learning objective. 2. Explanation 2% – Teacher explains why this lesson is important. How will Read more about The Perfect Lesson Structure[…]
Jon Gordon posted the following on LinkedIn about inspiring or hurting your team: 7 Things That Will Hurt Your Team: 1. Energy vampires 2. Complaining 3. Ego 4. Selfishness 5. Jealousy 6. Resentment 7. Pessimism 7 Things That Will Help Your Team: 1. Love 2. Encouragement 3. Vulnerability 4. Selflessness 5. Unity 6. Communication 7. Read more about You Help or Hurt Your Team[…]
1. Calling – You are compelled to lead others because of a belief of something that is larger than yourself. 2. Listening – You believe that the best way to understand and help others is to listen. 3. Empathy – You understand that everyone has their own perspective and you try to see the world Read more about The 11 Pillars of Servant Leadership[…]
David Geurin posted the following things on twitter that he wants his students to know, and I totally agree: – Know who you are. – Know you have a purpose. – Know your strengths. – Know your dreams. – Know your choices shape your future. – Know you matter (you have infinite worth). – Know Read more about Some Things I Want My Students to Know[…]
The following checklist is perfect for anyone who works in a business or in an education facility. – Take a moment to think about your day. – Acknowledge on thing that was difficult during your workday – let it go. – Be proud of the effort you put in today. – Consider 3 things that Read more about Going Home Checklist[…]
Gavin McCormack posted an interesting article about empowering children to find their place in the world. I love how he challenges us to help children feel connected. They need to know that they are part of a chain of events that they have a responsibility for. Teaching a child how to care for a caterpillar, Read more about Allow Children to Find Their Place in the World[…]