Simon Sinek is an amazing inspirational leader on LinkedIn. In an article he wrote on knowing our WHY, he stated the following: “Most of us live our lives by accident. Fulfillment comes when we live our lives on purpose; know your WHY provides a filter through which you can make decisions every day, to act Read more about Know Your WHY[…]
Maxwell’s word of the day is “Kindness.” We teach our children and students to be “Kind to others.” We use the word, “Respect,” but that is an adult word. I believe the best way to teach “Kindness” is to model it and live it genuinely. Whenever you ask anyone how they want to be treated, Read more about Kindness Is Miraculous[…]
I believe our lives must be “Unlimited” in our passion for making the world a little better each day. We must be “Off the charts” in our attempt to bring peace to those who struggle. Be that beacon of hope for whomever you meet today. Live a life of abundance. When others see your hope, Read more about Be Unlimited[…]
When I think of the word “Enthusiasm,” I think of passion, excitement about life, being enthusiastically mindful of the moment. I have felt “Enthusiasm” for education for most of my adult life. Educating others is such a feeling of joy. Empowering others with the gift of learning is like paying it forward. You are gifting Read more about Enthusiasm is Contagious[…]
This morning in “A Minute With Maxwell,” the word was “Change.” As I pondered about how I feel about change, I thought that yes, possibly momentarily, I would cringe when someone tells me to change. However, I’m a big picture thinker so I would ask some questions about “WHY” change. If I am convinced that Read more about Are You Afraid of Change?[…]
I love creative thinking. Sir Ken Robinson said, “We are all born creative. The trick is to remain that way.” Creativity is a necessary quality in each of us if we are to remain active, successful and have emotional intelligence. Human beings are imperfect. And, whenever we make mistakes it is important to figure out Read more about Be Creative Daily[…]
Although “Courtesy” today does not seem that common in our society, I strive to have courtesy for everyone I encounter. I believe “courtesy” means to value others, those whom you encounter daily, be it family, friends, colleagues, strangers or acquaintances. Make it a practice to value everyone you meet each day. The world needs each Read more about Common Courtesy[…]
As an educator, I have always felt the mantle of “Responsibility” for those I am fortunate to be educating. And now as a mentor and coach, I feel the same level of responsibility. It’s not always fun since we are asking our protégés to make a commitment to change, to stand out in a group. Read more about Leaders Have Huge Responsibilities[…]
“Criticism” means to find fault or censure but also to express an evaluation of something. I believe in constructive criticism. If I am given constructive criticism in a caring and respectful manner, I can learn from it. Laurie Anderson Scherbekow wrote, “Only mediocrity escapes criticism, so please continue to criticize me, and I will use Read more about Constructive Criticism Helps Us Grow[…]
I believe the word “Lovely” symbolizes nature. The amazing tranquility and mesmerizing oceans, lakes, rivers as well as plants are what personify “Lovely” to me. If I need to calm down, destress, or find peace, I go to water first if I can and secondly to places where there are lovely plants and flowers. A Read more about Nature is Lovely[…]