Jyoti Gupta posted the following on LinkedIn: No tree tries to become a certain kind of tree. No flower tries to become a certain kind of flower. The tree and the flower open up to the sun and soak up the water. Thus, they grow into themselves. No judgement. No commentary. No expectations. Your task Read more about The Art of Mindful Self-Talk[…]
Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following signs of genuine people: 1. They do not seek attention, they seek value. 2. They practice what they preach, and they preach from their practice. 3. They are comfortable and confident. 4. They are not threatened by failures. 5. They do not judge others. 6. They take responsibility. 7. They Read more about 9 Signs of Genuine People[…]
1. Just start. You will learn so many lessons by just doing. 2. Turn what excites you into capital so you can do more of it. 3. Business opportunities are always coming and going. 4. Don’t wait for the perfect moment, create it. 5. Set very big challenges for yourself. 6. Work on whatever you’re Read more about Richard Bronson Tips[…]
1. Getting Offended 2. Getting Angry 3. Using Sarcasm 4. Being Dismissive 5. Making Threats 6. Belittling 7. Shaming 8. Comparing to Another Student 9. Rushing to Judgement Without Listening 10. Bringing up Past Offenses Let us change our focus towards the mental well-being of our students to be positive and practice the 7 Habits Read more about 10 Things That Are Not Helpful In Addressing Misbehavior[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following steps to change our focus toward mental well-being of our students: 1. Actively listen before offering advice. 2. Be patient with children, walk at their pace not yours. 3. Share your feelings and validate theirs. 4. Always tell the truth. Model by example. 5. Provide an example of a healthy Read more about Mental Well-Being of Our Students[…]
I love the following story which was posted on LinkedIn about what true riches are. “It’s the age old saying that money doesn’t make us rich but it’s love, friendship, values, kindness, our beliefs and of course our families.” So here’s a wonderful story to accompany the above. One day a wealthy farmer took his Read more about Money Doesn’t Make Us Rich[…]
Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following statement on LinkedIn: “You do not change a culture by emails. You change it by personal example.” I totally agree with him. So many people today have grown comfortable with communicating through social media that direct communication is an art that is lost for them. Think of the people who Read more about How to Change a Culture[…]
Daniel Goldman posted an article on LinkedIn about emotional intelligence and what it looks like as manifested in everyday life. Here’s what he found: 1. You think about feelings. The awareness begins with reflection. You ask questions like: – What are my emotional strengths? What are my weaknesses? – How does my current mood affect Read more about How Emotional Intelligence Appears In The Real World[…]
According to a survey conducted by Steven Rogelberg of the University of North Carolina, 71% of the managers find team meetings unproductive and time-wasting. These meetings not only disrupt workflow but often end up wasting time – usually that of many people. This is why no one likes meetings for the sake of meetings. Team Read more about 10 Team Meeting Ideas[…]
On LinkedIn today, Gifford Thomas posted the following thoughts on “Difficult Roads” and tenacity of will and hope and dreams. “Do not give up on your dreams, your vision or on your greatness. Everyone is special and if you believe it with every fibre of your body, that you were created for a particular purpose, Read more about Difficult Roads Often Lead To Beautiful Destinations[…]