One of Stephen Coveys 7 Habits is to seek first to understand, then to be understood. In an article I read today on LinkedIn, Simon Sinek also states that we must listen first and then speak. Not only does this help people realize you care about what they have to say, but also if you’re Read more about Listen First[…]
Strati Georgopoulos posted the following cool list of goals: 1. Writing thank you notes. 2. Learning and using people’s names. 3. Showing up on time. 4. Learning a new skill. 5. Learning the art of listening. 6. Admitting you were wrong. 7. Random acts of kindness. 8. Being a mentor. 9. Investing in your future. Read more about Goals That Are Cool[…]
Vicki Davis shared a poster about 10 ways you can flip a kid and turn his day around. 1. Re-believe in a child by telling him/her that you believe in them. 2. Stand there and care as they enter the classroom by greeting each one. 3. Notice kids who need extra attention and give it Read more about 10 Ways To Flip A Kid[…]
This morning I started watching Irwin Winkler’s Youtube daily motivation sessions. Winkler spoke of the fact that we will always have negative experiences as well as positive experiences. We have to choose how to look at each. We must not allow the negative experiences to stop us from moving towards our goal. Winkler gives the Read more about Life Will Always Bring Positives & Negatives[…]
“Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” Sam Walton “Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those people who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.” Walt Disney Here Read more about 10 Things Compassionate Leaders Do To Be Successful[…]
1. Calling – do people believe you are willing to sacrifice self-interest for the good of the group? 2. Listening – do people believe that you want to hear their ideas? 3. Empathy – do people believe you will understand what’s happening in their lives and how it affects them? 4. Healing – do people Read more about 11 Themes of Servant Leadership – Thomas Gifford[…]
Brene Brown’s video on YouTube about “Shame & What Gets In The Way” is brilliant. She says we are all hustling for worthiness. People don’t like the word “Shame” because it is uncomfortable, not joyful. Shame is the most primitive human affect. If you don’t feel shame, you have no capacity for human connection or Read more about What Gets In The Way?[…]
This morning, on a Minute With Maxwell, he spoke about writing the “Greatest Story Ever Told.” He spoke about a book that was given to him with this title but it was blank. The woman who gave it to him had written a note to him on the very first page, saying that he was Read more about The Greatest Story[…]
Andrew Bradford shared an article on LinkedIn about progressive teaching methods which have fueled a rise in poor discipline for bad behavior in schools. Tom Bennet, who has been appointed to head up a task force to study behavior at schools, said that for several decades the issue has been “swept off the carpet.” Bennet Read more about Progressive Teaching Methods[…]
Today, on a minute with Maxwell, John spoke about partners. He said that if you partner with someone, you have a better chance to implement a positive outcome. If we partner with someone, we get the influence of each other’s talents, wisdom and knowledge. I agree that working in pairs as partners is a lot Read more about Partners Accomplish More Than One[…]