J.C.Maxwell’s fifth “Upfront Expectation” is that “There will be tough conversations.” We all have had tough situations between ourselves and any relationship. Some we choose not to address but in the strong, quality relationships we talk about with each other. It definitely helps to have these tough conversations if we have been upfront about how Read more about Tough Conversations[…]
Today’s minute with John C. Maxwell is about “Being Responsible for our Empowerment.” We must take ownership for what we are empowered to do. It is our project. We get the credit for the success but we also must take responsibility for anything about that empowerment that we mess up. We must FIX what we Read more about Be Responsible[…]
The word family conjures up deep emotions for most of us. Today I was fortunate to talk to a beautiful, sincere, passionate, gifted family member who has been along on our family’s journey through marriage. She most certainly has gifted our family with humor and unconditional love. During almost 3 hours of our phone call, Read more about Family & Friends[…]
Today John C. Maxwell’s minute was about “Growth” and that it is a must in any business. “Why? Because I’m growing. We’re growing. The company is growing. Today it’s not an option. When they stop growing, they stop going.” He says that we have a choice to grow or not to grow. And, that if Read more about Growth is Expected![…]
This morning I felt the need to continue to read Brene Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection. Although I believe we are all imperfect and fallible as human beings, I struggle with making mistakes just like most people. Yesterday someone pointed out a mistake I made in wearing a scent. I apologized and told her Read more about Imperfection is Risky But Normal[…]
The Oxford dictionary defines “Integrity” as uprightness; honesty; wholeness; soundness. In Chuck Swindoll’s quote about what integrity is, he says it is being authentic. I believe we, as educators, parents, leaders and/or employers must be clear about what our expectations are of each person whom we teach, guide or parent. As a mentor, I try Read more about Be a Person of Integrity[…]
The Inside-Out Circle is useful for discovering prior knowledge, drill-and-practice activity, as a review, as a listening exercise – taking turns talking and summarizing. A) Students count off by twos B) Direct “ones” to stand in a circle and turn around facing out. C) Direct “twos” to face “ones” so that they create an outer Read more about Inside-Out Circle for Discussion[…]
In Canada we have Thanksgiving weekend early in October some years. I am most grateful for an early Thanksgiving because we get too darn cold later in the year. Already, I am grateful that it’s only 4 degrees Celsius in Winnipeg. And that we don’t have any snow on the ground. However, we had a Read more about Today I Am Grateful For Family[…]
John C. Maxwell recommends another important habit to adopt in order to grow daily is “Thinking” daily. If you want to grow daily, you must reflect on what you hear, read, encounter and be able to apply and learn from it. “Leaders have a bias for action. The person who spends time thinking, wins the Read more about Are You Thinking Daily?[…]
Part 3 of Maxwell’s Growth Practices is about listening. He admonishes us to listen daily to broaden our perspectives. He says he began to ask his employees, “What’s it like to be on the other side of me?” Asking good questions to see others as they are is not only enlightening but also most effective Read more about Are You Listening?[…]