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Inspiring Quotes posted the following daily reminders on Twitter: – Let go of the past. – Stop resisting change. – Talk to yourself positively. – Keep empowering beliefs. – Live to impress yourself only. – Listen to understand and learn. – Be responsible for your choices. – Less complaining, more appreciation.
I read the following on a post on Facebook this morning and love the ideas of how to do random acts of kindness daily. 1. Pay a thoughtful compliment to a stranger. 2. Write a letter to a hospitalized neighbour. 3. Pop a coin into an expired parking meter. 4. Help someone with a baby Read more about 18 Random Acts of Kindness to Try Today[…]
On January 9th, 2020, Jim Robbins posted the following article on the benefits that nature has for the human being. A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policy makers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the Read more about Immersion In Nature Benefits Your Health[…]
Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all leadership skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people and to understand what is being said to us, the foundation of productivity and strong relationships. Dale Carnegie state, in How to Win Friends and Influence People, that 90% of Read more about How Do the Best Leaders Avoid Miscommunication[…]
As teachers we need to learn how to let go of our need to ‘control’ the class. There is a fine line between control and letting natural learning happen for each child’s learning style. I think it’s like a dance. There’s a leader and a partner, follower, but both must be in sinc with each Read more about Let Go Of Control[…]
Gavin McCormack posted an article on the small fact that the most beautiful thing in the world is a child’s smile. The next best thing is that you are the reason behind it. I remember so many beautiful moments when a child or any of my students, young or older, broke into a beautiful smile Read more about Make A Child Smile Today[…]
Seth Ebeling posted the following on LinkedIn about the four C’s of Learning: The most valuable skill in the world in the 21st century is the ability to learn. The four C’s of learning: Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Communication Collaboration The great news is that we can use any part of the four C’s to Read more about The Four C’s Of Learning[…]
European Leadership posted the following discrepancies between a leader and a boss: A boss knows everything. A leader makes mistakes. A boss tells people what to do. A leader shows how to do things. A boss criticizes. A leader gives advice. A boss talks fast and gives orders. A leader gives direction. A boss demands Read more about Be A Leader, Not A Boss[…]
Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education, wrote the following article about how important it is for all countries to invest in education. “Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reduccing poverty, to creating a sustainable planet, to Read more about Education Is An Investment[…]
Warren Buffet suggested the following leadership lessons: 1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micro-manage. 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 Read more about 10 Valuable Leadership Lessons[…]