The definition of “Projection” is to put forth your voice, vision, future – always futuristic. The important question is, “Do I pitch a positive projection or a negative projection?” What we are today and what we project for tomorrow determines a great deal of our success. As an educator, I am in heightened awareness that Read more about What Are You Projecting?[…]
So many people are afraid to ask for help even when they clearly need it. Ask for help and you are most likely to receive it. Say the following statements after you ask for help and you will be amazed of the outcome. BYAF – “But you are free” technique. “But you are free to Read more about BYAF – But You Are Free[…]
Brendan Burchard, author of High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, says a simple approach to seeking personal clarity is to focus on: 1. SELF – How do you want to describe your ideal self? 2. SKILLS – What skills do you want to develop and demonstrate? 3. SOCIAL – How do you Read more about High Performance Habits[…]
Did you know that smiling activities release feel-good chemicals in the brain? Smiling and laughing boost Seratonin and endorphins in our brains, and surprisingly, also reduces the stress hormone, cortisol. Share a laugh with a friend, watch a comedy show, or a funny movie. Challenge your kids or staff to share a joke daily! They’ll Read more about Smiling Boosts Seratonin & Endorphins[…]
Today I’m sensing a theme of treating others as you want to be treated wherever you go and whomever you meet. Maxwell says hospitality means the golden rule as well as servitude, helping those you meet feel at home, loved, wanted. It is a process of helping people feel loved, exceeding their expectations. We must Read more about Hospitality is Key[…]
This morning I came across an article by Gavin McCormack, a principal at Farmhouse Montessori School, Hold Yourself Accountable. He decided to make some class rules, not for the children but for himself. Here’s what he pledged: 1. I will not judge you based on the past. Let’s scrap history. 2. I will never send Read more about Best Class Rules for a Teacher[…]
Like many others, I can be very good at putting myself down. We live in a world of criticism. Mind you, I like to be critical of myself when writing, speaking or planning something new. However, I think the self-criticism must be to improve, not to disapprove of yourself. Yesterday I listened to another of Read more about Add the Word “YET”[…]
When you become a leader, it is no longer what you can do. It is what you can inspire others to do. It is not what your employees can do for you. It is what you can do for your employees. Leadership is to inspire them, to support them, to teach them to do and Read more about Inspiring Leaders[…]
The following list came from LinkedIn, by Chad Bisko: 1. Couplex Problem Solving 2. Critical Thinking 3. Creativity 4. People Management 5. Coordinating With Others 6. Emotional Intelligence 7. Judgment and Decision Making 8. Service Orientation 9. Negotiation 10. Cognitive Flexibility
Today, on Minute with Maxwell, John spoke about seeing the big picture when you dream. Dream Big! All leaders have one thing in common – they see the best, the biggest possible dream they can imagine! Love what you are, your gift that you were given! But, anything worthwhile means looking hard and wide for Read more about See the Big Picture[…]