1. Getting Offended 2. Getting Angry 3. Using Sarcasm 4. Being Dismissive 5. Making Threats 6. Belittling 7. Shaming 8. Comparing to Another Student 9. Rushing to Judgement Without Listening Read more about 10 Things That Are Not Helpful In Addressing Misbehavior[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following steps to change our focus toward mental well-being of our students: 1. Actively listen before offering advice. 2. Be patient with children, walk at their Read more about Mental Well-Being of Our Students[…]
Oleg Vishnepolsky posted the following statement on LinkedIn: “You do not change a culture by emails. You change it by personal example.” I totally agree with him. So many people Read more about How to Change a Culture[…]
On LinkedIn today, Gifford Thomas posted the following thoughts on “Difficult Roads” and tenacity of will and hope and dreams. “Do not give up on your dreams, your vision or Read more about Difficult Roads Often Lead To Beautiful Destinations[…]
Christina Congleton, Brittany K. Holzel, and Sara W. Lazar posted this article on LinkedIn (January 08, 2015) Recent research provides strong evidence that practicing non-judgemental, present-moment awareness (a.k.a. Mindfulness) changes Read more about Mindfulness Can Literally Change Your Brain[…]
According to Forbes, most people lack a clear strategy to replace old habits with new ones. In order to adopt a new habit, you have to unlearn an old one Read more about How To Adopt a New Habit[…]
Dan Rockwell posted the following article about “Confusion” and “Knowledge.” Head-knowledge creates the illusion of perceived knowledge. In other words, being told how to do something makes you feel you Read more about Confusion is a Teachable Moment[…]
Dr. Travis Bradberry posted the following article about the 12 Habits of Genuine People: 1. They don’t try to make people like them – some people will like them and Read more about 12 Habits of Genuine People[…]
1. Concrete – not liable to have fallen, your audience will have a clear picture of what you’re trying to tell them. With factual data, leaving no space for the Read more about The 7 C’s of Effective Communication[…]
1. Breathe 2. Empathize 3. Forgive 4. Connect With Them 5. Understand Their Story 6. Communicate 7. Be Patient, It’s a Process 8. Suggest Alternatives 9. Seek Advice 10. Listen, Read more about 10 Things That Are Helpful When Dealing With Misbehavior[…]