Strati Georgopoulos posted an article on LinkedIn about “You are what you think.” This is so very true. One of my heroes is Wayne Dyer. He has written and spoken a lot about the idea that we better pay attention to what we are thinking because whatever we focus on becomes who you are. Georgopoulos Read more about You Are What You Think[…]
Rules can sometimes get in the way of creativity and relationships. Thomas Edison said, “There are no rules, we’re just trying to accomplish something.” Nordstrom’s motto is, “Do what you think is right and take care of the customer.” Rules are essential, there has to be boundaries. Rules are made for people who can’t take Read more about Do We Need Rules?[…]
How does one develop tolerance? J. C. Maxwell said that “Tolerance” is a result of relationship. When we truly value and spend time with people, we become tolerant of each other. Put yourself in their shoes, spend time with them and they’ll feel the same toward you. I have noticed this tolerant attitude not only Read more about Develop Tolerance[…]
J. C. Maxwell shared the following thoughts on You-Tube about making the sky your limit. He stated that his greatest challenge is leading himself, especially when he has doubts, anxiety, fears or lacks confidence. When we have an attitude and we limit ourselves, life is tougher than it needs to be. We must dream big Read more about Make The Sky Your Limit[…]
I have read and heard about this concept for a long time, that you “become what you think about.” But, we probably all need reminders of this fact. So, this morning, on LinkedIn, I came across a post to remind me once more to be aware of my thoughts! Strati Georgopoulos posted the following article: Read more about You Become What You Think About[…]
Marcus Buckingham wrote, “People don’t want feedback, they want attention.” Dan Rockwell posted an article on LinkedIn about people not wanting feedback because feedback is arrogant. We don’t really know people and we have not walked in their shoes. People want us to notice their traits like, “You’re a curious person, I notice you ask Read more about Noticing – Not Feedback – Enhances Performance[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following points of how “Successful People” operate: 1. They create and pursue focused goals. 2. They take decisive and immediate action. 3. They focus on being productive, not being busy. 4. They make logical, informed decisions. 5. They avoid the trap of trying to make things perfect. 6. They work outside Read more about 12 Things Successful People Do Differently[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following assessment tool to help you decide whether you are a good teacher, indicating “Signs of a Good Classroom” qualities: 1. Voice – there should be noise in the classroom. Voices of discussion, cooperation, collaboration, debate and problem solving. 2. Choice – Can your children make decisions for themselves? Where to Read more about Signs Of A Good Classroom[…]
Avery Konda, Program Assistant, Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation posted an article on Empathy and Why It Is Important on July 8, 2019. He asked a group of 60 students from the Simcoe County District School Board the question: Why do you think empathy is so important and what is empathy? After a few Read more about Why Is Empathy Important?[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following points on Self Worth on July 22nd, 2019: 1. My self worth does not depend on what others think and say about me. 2. My self worth does not depend on how I look or what I weigh. 3. My self worth does not depend on my marks or performance. Read more about Self Worth Daily Reminders[…]