Yes! In Michael Labun’s post on LinkedIn this morning, I read the following two solutions to this issue: 1. Stop telling your employees they don’t have to like each other. Encourage them to focus away from what they dislike about the person, and have them concentrate on the kind of person they want to be Read more about Do You Have to Like Your Colleagues?[…]
Style is something that is unique to yourself, such as classical, the way you dress, talk, possibly informal or formal. Each of us carry and present a unique style that we have been given at birth and we need to be responsible for what we’ve been given. We have the opportunity to set trends and Read more about What Is Your Style?[…]
What is “Rythym”? I asked my husband what rhythm meant to him and he said that it was the beat of music. He plays guitar and I can understand his answer. He has beautiful rhythm and I love the way he writes, it’s poetical. Others say that rhythm is when you are at your best, Read more about Follow Your Rhythm[…]
Today on Minute with Maxwell, his word of the day was “Listening” which is one of my favourite words. As a mentor, Counsellor, mother and grandmother, I know how crucial it is to truly “listen” to those we encounter daily. Covey says, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” I believe people crave to Read more about Listening and Leaders[…]
What does it mean to truly concentrate on something? In today’s society, we are distracted by so much technology that it is sometimes difficult to concentrate. I’ve noticed that our students struggle with concentration, to truly focus on listening or completing tasks unless it is through play. To concentrate is to have the ability to Read more about Concentration is Challenging[…]
Are you successful at something you have been focusing on for a long time? If so, you have been diligent. Success generally is an uphill journey, a long journey of being focused and steadfast. It requires passion, determination and generally teamwork. Most of my successful events, missions and goals have required not only me to Read more about What is Diligence?[…]
The definition of “Projection” is to put forth your voice, vision, future – always futuristic. The important question is, “Do I pitch a positive projection or a negative projection?” What we are today and what we project for tomorrow determines a great deal of our success. As an educator, I am in heightened awareness that Read more about What Are You Projecting?[…]
So many people are afraid to ask for help even when they clearly need it. Ask for help and you are most likely to receive it. Say the following statements after you ask for help and you will be amazed of the outcome. BYAF – “But you are free” technique. “But you are free to Read more about BYAF – But You Are Free[…]
Brendan Burchard, author of High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, says a simple approach to seeking personal clarity is to focus on: 1. SELF – How do you want to describe your ideal self? 2. SKILLS – What skills do you want to develop and demonstrate? 3. SOCIAL – How do you Read more about High Performance Habits[…]
Did you know that smiling activities release feel-good chemicals in the brain? Smiling and laughing boost Seratonin and endorphins in our brains, and surprisingly, also reduces the stress hormone, cortisol. Share a laugh with a friend, watch a comedy show, or a funny movie. Challenge your kids or staff to share a joke daily! They’ll Read more about Smiling Boosts Seratonin & Endorphins[…]