I am once again inspired by Gavin McCormack’s post on LinkedIn. He said that he posts so often because he hopes to make a difference as an educator. I agree with him about the difference educators can make for each student. It is our responsibility to help our students feel empowered and to learn that Read more about Educators Make a Difference[…]
I was inspired by an interview with Simon Sinek this morning. He was asked how he became a speaker. He said it has been a long journey of learning what works and what doesn’t work. Sinek spoke about having had some terrible bosses that taught him what not to do. He said that was a Read more about Learn Your Why[…]
Terry Small posted a great tweet about how important it is to be sensitive. He stated that people who are sensitive are more empathetic, kinder and genuine with themselves and others. I most certainly agree with Small. I have sometimes been told to be less sensitive but I would not be a guidance Counsellor if Read more about Be Sensitive[…]
Sheila Walker posted a fascinating article on LinkedIn about the importance of gratitude. She states that gratitude catalyzes “upward spiral” biochemistry that boosts your mood and health. Gratitude is defined as a thankful appreciation for what we receive, whether tangible or intangible. It reminds us that we are part of something larger than ourselves. Feelings Read more about Setting Gratitude as Your Magnetic North[…]
Terry Small posted the following advice of setting a goal for 15 “P’s” to be this week on Twitter: 1. Be perceptive 2. Be passionate 3. Be peaceful 4. Be patient 5. Be playful 6. Be personable 7. Be persevering 8. Be pioneering 9. Be positive 10. Be powerful 11. Be productive 12. Be prepared Read more about 15 “P’s” To Be This Week[…]
Another email I received from Gavin McCormack was about how important failure is to kids learning. Ha states that if we design curriculums that avoid failure, students miss out on what it feels like to react instinctively and subsequently miss out on learning from their mistakes. “Our job as teachers is not to help students Read more about Failure Helps us Learn[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me an inspiring email about the importance of educators having empathy for our students. He says that if we dig deeper into why a child isn’t following the rules o paying attention in class, we find that the reason won’t make our blood boil, it will make your heart break. Empathy and Read more about Empathy and Understanding[…]
Gavin McCormack sent me an email on how our older generation can assist with learning. Spending time listening to people who have a lived a life we can only imagine, allow us to see what has gone on before, what is happening now, and how we can prepare for the future. If you want to Read more about Our Oldest Generation Can Assist With Learning[…]
David Geurin posted the following on Twitter nd I couldn’t agree more. 1. Ask, “How are you?” 2. Be intentional to listen… really listen, understand, validate. (I like to add that we must listen with our eyes, ear and heart as Sean Covey says in his book, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids.) 3. Share Read more about Leaders, This is More Important Than Ever[…]
Terry Small posted the following “O”s to be this week: 1. Be open-hearted. 2, Be observant. 3. Be open-minded. 4. Be optimistic. 5. Be organized. 6. Be original. 7. Be outstanding. 8. Be objective. 9. Be opportunistic. 10. Be out-going.