Gavin McCormak sent me the following thoughts about the importance to let go when you are a classroom teacher. He cautioned that we should not try to control the outcome of each lesson and magic will happen. Feel free to say ‘yes!’ Yes to everything. (Within reason) McCormak had taught a lesson on biomes to Read more about It’s Important to Let Go[…]
J. C. Maxwell, in a Minute With Maxwell’s video on YouTube spoke about how important it is to be a River in other people’s lives. He says that a river is where the water flows. It has boundaries and banks and by the way, those boundaries and banks allow that water to go where its Read more about Be A River In People’s Lives[…]
Steve Wohlenhaus posted an article on LinkedIn about what mentally strong people avoid. He said, “We all get tested. Challenging friendships, terrible jobs, failing health and difficult relationships. Mentally strong people finesse through these obstacles with grit and determination.” Mentally tough people don’t see barriers, they see possibilities. Ironically, mental toughness is something you can Read more about To Be Mentally Strong Avoid These 12 Things[…]
Today we are in a town called Leesberg near Orlando. We are saddened by the loss of our dear sister, Jackie. It was an amazing day of reminiscing and loving, hugging and reuniting with friends and family! Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a loss to bring family together! Our sister Jackie was an amazingly loving, humble Read more about Losing a Loved One[…]
Emotional Intelligence needs to be genuine. Steve Wohlenhaus posted an article on LinkedIn on the qualities unique to genuine people. He stated the following: 1. Being genuine isn’t trying to make people like you. Genuine people are comfortable with the idea they can’t please everyone. They are willing to make unpopular decisions and do the Read more about 8 Beautiful Qualities Unique to Genuine People[…]
As everyone knows, I believe in Mindfulness. Be mindful of today, this moment. So many of us dwell on the yesterdays of our lives. I am especially aware of this today because my sister-in-law passed away yesterday. She was truly a Mother Theresa. And, I loved her so very much! However, I realize that each Read more about Yesterday Ended Last Night[…]
J. C. Maxwell has a video on ‘Minute with Maxwell’ that challenges us to take risks. I have always been a risk taker and sometimes it has given me success and sometimes it has given me challenges. However, Maxwell says you have to go out on a limb to get what you want in life. Read more about Take Risks[…]
This morning I watched Maya Angelou speak about “Love Liberates” on You-Tube. She said at 17 years of age, after she had a son, she told her mother she was leaving home. Her mother just said, “Do right. And remember you can always come home.” Angelou said her mother liberated her to life. That is Read more about Love Liberates[…]
Regan Savage, from the John Maxwell team, posted the following qualities of great managers: 1. Attract 2. Educate 3. Reward 4. Empower 5. Train 6. Motivate This list was given by Lolly Daskal, another member on LinkedIn. I do agree with the list and would personally like to add that creating a relationship is extremely Read more about Great Managers Do The Following[…]
1. I love you. 2. I believe in you. 3. You are worthy. You deserve it. 4. The best is yet to come. 5. Stay positive. 6. I was wrong. I’m sorry. 7. Please. 8. How can I help. 9. I’m here for you when you want to talk. 10. You can do it. 11. Read more about 20 Things You Should Say More Often[…]