Jon Gordon posted the following story about the eagle and the crow which I find extremely inspiring. “The only bird that dares peck an eagle is a crow. The crow sits on the eagle’s back and bites his neck. The eagle does not respond, nor fight with the crow; it does not spend time or Read more about The Eagle and the Crow[…]

I am inspired by David Geurin’s post, “Your greatest accomplishment might not be when you were successful. Your greatest accomplishment might be how you responded when you weren’t successful. It takes strength and courage and to keep going – to continue to learn and grow through failure and difficulty.” I am grateful for this reminder Read more about Your Greatest Accomplishments[…]

John Maxwell spoke about recovery in A Minute With Maxwell. Recovery, according to Maxwell, means that things are getting better. I think recovery tells us that there is hope for improving. You have met the challenge and not only survived but are gaining confidence and strength. I personally have recovered from a lot of challenges, Read more about Recovery is Hope[…]

I’ve read a lot of things about the importance of great mentorship. Also, I’ve had amazing experiences with mentors who have taught me to see ideas I would never have thought of. As a guidance Counsellor, I have mentored many people, young and older. We often do not realize how many people are watching us Read more about Mentorship is Important[…]

I read a wonderful caption from Jon Gordon’s book about how important it is to just show up. He writes, “No matter what anyone says, just show up and do the work. If they praise you, show up and do the work. If they criticize you, just show up and do the work. If no Read more about Just Show Up[…]

I am inspired by Jon Gordon who posted an article on the importance of striving to do the best we can do. Gordon states that, “One person in pursuit of excellence raises the standards of everyone around them. And they do this in their work and their life. … it’s the striving where you find Read more about Strive to be Your Best[…]

I came upon the following positive affirmations that I am grateful for and recommending for you: – I am doing my best. – I choose to be happy and to love myself today. – My possibilities are endless. – I am worthy. – I am brave, bold and beautiful. – Today is going to be Read more about Positive Affirmations to Change Your Life[…]

I’ve probably posted these traits before but cannot stress enough about how important it is to have these traits as an exceptional leader. 1. Respect- all and always. 2. Authenticity- you cannot fake it as a leader. 3. Communication – listening before speaking. 4. Humility – it’s imperative to connect to the team. 5. Accountability Read more about 9 Traits of Exceptional Leaders[…]

This morning I read Gavin McCormack’s post on the importance of inspiring our students. We as educators have a responsibility to inspire our students. We are not vessels of information to pour into our students’ minds, rather inspirational agents who are meant to ignite their spark for learning and opportunities. Students who ask questions are Read more about Be an Inspiration[…]