The definition of perseverance is persistence in doing something despite difficulties or delay in achieving success. I have generally been a person who perseveres no matter what the challenges are. Vision is the ability to o think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. When we have a vision of how we want Read more about Persevere and Believe[…]
I have long believed that whenever you are faced with a problem, there is a solution waiting for you to discover. It’s like the question, “Do you see your glass half empty or half full?” Although the solution is not generally abundantly clear, an open, creative mind keeps looking for it. Usually there is also Read more about Do You See Problems or Solutions?[…]
I have always had a strong feeling of independence and vision. I suppose it was inspired by my parents. Hard work is important as a contributor to the human race. Growing up on a farm taught me hard work. What I have sometimes struggled with is self-worth. I believe that it’s human to make mistakes Read more about Value Your Worth[…]
I personally love to network. In my years of my education career, networking has been my favourite part of learning, contributing, and growing. This morning I am inspired by Jon Gordon who posted the following about being a network contributor: Don’t be a networker looking to get. Instead look to give. 1. Give without keeping Read more about A Network Contributor[…]
We know how important it is to find the strengths of your employees. As I wrote yesterday, be a good finder rather than weaknesses finder. I personally have always worked harder and more passionately when my employer highlighted my strengths. In an article on LinkedIn, the post by Teacher Goals mentioned the following needs that Read more about Worthy Employees Need[…]
I have long believed that we, as leaders and coaches should focus on our protégés strengths rather than weaknesses. Years ago, someone gave me a book called Are You a Good Finder. I have had many coaches or mentors in my life but the mentors I truly grew from were the ones who focused on Read more about Strength Based Coaching[…]
Many times in my career I have taught educators to create a relationship with their students. I was impressed with an educator who posted how she went into teaching with some ideas and tools that have been useful. However, she stated how much she has discovered that relationship is most important for herself as an Read more about It’s All About Relationship[…]
This morning I listened to John Maxwell’s minute and he spoke of genius. He said it’s difficult for him to speak about genius when he has never felt like a genius. Out of curiosity, I looked up genius in the dictionary and it described genius as being exceptionally creative and/or intelligent. I believe anyone who Read more about What is a Genius?[…]
Gordon Tredgold posted the following 6 elements of great feedback on LinkedIn: 1. Public 2. Recognition 3. Authentic 4. Immediate 5. Specific 6. Enthusiastic These are crucial for any leader!
I was motivated by John Maxwell’s minute message about the power of persuasion. Maxwell says that leaders motivate, persuade people to move or change for their own advantage. A great leader will notice when people need to move in a different direction. However, not all people want to go in a different direction. They are Read more about The Power of Persuasion[…]