In her book, Dare to Lead, Brene Brown writes, “The research participants described trust as a slow-building, iterative, and layered process that happens over time. Both trust building and rumbling with vulnerability involve risk. That’s what makes courage hard and rare.” In education, as in business, trust takes time. I clearly remember that whenever I Read more about We Need Trust To Be Vulnerable[…]
I make it my practice daily to “Reflect” about my day, my blessings, my experiences and my wealth, not only financially but especially my body, heart and soul. J.C.Maxwell says, “Reflection turns experience into insight.” Each experience we have, be it positive or negative, can be turned into a lesson. I try to have a Read more about Reflection Is Rewarding[…]
The Oxford dictionary states that “Fear” is panic or distress caused by exposure to danger, expectation of pain, etc. So, our mind is hardwired to protect us from danger. When we fear, our reptilian brain takes over and does all in its power to protect us from the danger it perceives may happen to us. Read more about Is Fear Negative or Positive?[…]
The word of the day on A Minute With Maxwell is “Sensitive.” He says that there are two kinds of “Sensitivity.” There is a negative type of “Sensitivity” which is about thinking and worrying about what others think and say about you. However, there’s a positive kind of “Sensitivity” that is about you caring for Read more about Is It Okay To Be Sensitive?[…]
The dictionary definition of “Vulnerability” is the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. I grew up believing one should avoid vulnerability at all costs for fear of our life. Upon chatting with John Dumholt this morning, he said that we as a human Read more about Is Vulnerability Okay?[…]
Today, the word that seems to pop up everywhere I look, is “Choice.” Over the years, I have enjoyed teaching Choice Theory, created by William Glasser. I have purchased numerous books on Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, as well as many books by Glasser’s network of followers. Glasser writes that we do have choices and Read more about It’s Your Choice[…]
According to the dictionary, “Peace” means quiet, tranquility. It has been my goal to help make this world a little more peaceful daily. Maxwell, J.C. Says that “Peace” is the sense that we have inwardly that we have done our best outwardly. It is the feeling of tranquility that I have given my best on Read more about What is Peace?[…]
On LinkedIn, Simon Sinek shared an article about true leadership displayed by Nick Foles during a loss because of a mistake his WR Alston Jeffery made. Sinek wrote, “There’s a difference between losing and failing. Losing reflects the score. Failing reflects our attitude. With a single action, Eagles Quarterback, Nick Foles just showed us what Read more about True Leadership[…]
John Asaraf says, “Whatever you believe is truth for us but it is not THE TRUTH.” You learn what to believe from others in your life. If a belief is a neuropattern right in the brain, it will be positive. We may have powerful beliefs that help us, but others that may not empower us. Read more about Check Your Beliefs And Habits[…]
We humans are all social beings. And, in order to connect and relate to each other, we need to ask each other questions about each other. When you ask a person, WHY? It means we are interested in getting to know them better, to learn about them, what makes them happy, why they are doing Read more about Ask Others “WHY”[…]