What are the Secrets to Happiness in the Classroom?

On LinkedIn, Gavin McCormack posted the following list of the secrets of happiness in the classroom: If there is one thing we can pass on to our children it is for them to appreciate what they have. As teachers we can’t take our class into the mountains of India or the deserts of Africa but Read more about What are the Secrets to Happiness in the Classroom?[…]

Collaborative Leadership and Love

Catherine Gillespie in her article “Conflict Resolution Harmony Expert” states that ‘Principled Leadership’ required a leader to to clear with their values. The values that were crucial were: -Collaboration -Group Wisdom -Honest -Service -Equality -Transparency -Love Gillespie wrote, ‘We need to manage with courage, consistency, persistence and love’. The word ‘love’ is often an uncomfortable Read more about Collaborative Leadership and Love[…]

6 Signs To Identify Someone With True Leadership Skills

Marcel Schwartz’s, Founder and Chief Human Officer states the following defining attributes of great leaders. 1. They challenge their own assumptions. They surround themselves with diverse perspectives to help them answer questions like, “How do I know my decision is the right one?” Or “Is there a better course of action here?” 2. They are Read more about 6 Signs To Identify Someone With True Leadership Skills[…]

10 Awesome Elearning Examples

1. Storytelling example Storytelling is a tried and tested learning approach. Why? For the simple reason that stories are much more interesting than facts. Adding people, emotion and drama to your content can lift even the driest of material and make it engaging. 2. Adaptive assessment example We’re all familiar with assessments at the end Read more about 10 Awesome Elearning Examples[…]

7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward

1. You severely decrease your ego. It’s not about you and is a simple act of giving.You get to bring joy to someone else without getting anything in return other than, if you are lucky, the ability to witness their joy. 2. It allows you to walk the talk (and demonstrate it). Paying it forward Read more about 7 Life-Changing Reasons to Pay it Forward[…]

10 Tips to Improve Your EQ & Become a Better Leader

Gordon Tredgold posted the following article on become better at Emotional Intelligence and becoming a better leader. 10 simple things you can do to improve your EQ: 1. Listen twice as much as you talk. When we listen, we show people that they are valued. 2. Respond, rather than react. Reacting is when we unconsciously Read more about 10 Tips to Improve Your EQ & Become a Better Leader[…]

Is It Effective to Reward?

“Rewards have effects that interfere with performance in ways that we are only beginning to understand.” Janet Spense, 1971 Carol Dweck shared the following thoughts and research on rewards and punishment. 1. For whom are rewards effective? Behavior is easier to control when the organism is already dependent on you because a dependent organism can Read more about Is It Effective to Reward?[…]