European Leadership posted the following discrepancies between a leader and a boss: A boss knows everything. A leader makes mistakes. A boss tells people what to do. A leader shows how to do things. A boss criticizes. A leader gives advice. A boss talks fast and gives orders. A leader gives direction. A boss demands Read more about Be A Leader, Not A Boss[…]
Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Arne Duncan, US Secretary of Education, wrote the following article about how important it is for all countries to invest in education. “Education is the key to eliminating gender inequality, to reduccing poverty, to creating a sustainable planet, to Read more about Education Is An Investment[…]
Warren Buffet suggested the following leadership lessons: 1. Love what you do. 2. Learn how to communicate effectively. 3. Choose your business associates wisely. 4. Don’t micro-manage. 5. Plan for the future. 6. Transparency is highly appreciated. 7. Patience is a virtue. 8. Manage your time wisely. 9. Be prepared to take risks and learn Read more about 10 Valuable Leadership Lessons[…]
Seth Ebeling, MBA, posted the following article on LinkedIn. Ebeling quotes Jack Canfield, “Decide what you want. Believe you can have it. Believe you deserve it and believe it’s possible for you.” Do you know that you can be, do or have anything you want. Sometimes the hardest part can simply be choosing what we Read more about Believe You Can Have It[…]
When the Seattle School District delayed high school start times by an hour, students caught an extra 34 minutes of sleep per day, and their grades improved by about 5 percent while absences decreased by 7 percent. Research at https://advances.sciencemag.org highlights the ways in which traditional high school start times, which aren’t aligned to teenagers’ Read more about More Z’s May Yield More A’s[…]
Lolly Daskal posted an article on LinkedIn about the importance of 6 emotional-intelligence (EQ) required in the next few years. Daskal says that two-Thirds of Americans believe that in 50 years robots and computers will do much of the work humans do today. Some studies predict that 5 million jobs will be lost to automation Read more about 6 Emotional-Intelligence Job Skills Required[…]
In an article shared on Facebook recently, it shared that there are 4 amazing benefits of making sure to have some alone time. They are: 1. You will feel happy and more fulfilled and at peace with yourself and simply relax. 2. You get in touch with who you are, to understand your distinct identity. Read more about 5 Amazing Benefits of Alone Time[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following article on LinkedIn about how to inspire students. McCormack states that if you want your children to be engaged in every lesson you teach, there’s one question you need to add into every lesson plan you’ll ever write. So you’re teaching your class about volcanoes. “Don’t tell them everything” is Read more about The Most Important Question In Any Classroom[…]
On YouTube, Simon Sinek spoke of the following things he wished he had known when he was younger: 1. Perspective Matters – Sinek tells the story of the bagel. He had just finished a marathon and there were free bagels. He tried to get his friend to get some but his friend said the line Read more about Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger[…]
Tom Corely’s best selling book, Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, quoted the following habits that wealthy people have in common: 1. They get up early. 2. They read a lot. 3. They spend 15 – 20 minutes each day focused on thinking. 4. They make exercise a priority. 5. They spend time with people Read more about 9 Habits of Highly Successful People[…]