What do engaging leaders do? Engaging leaders must engage in the lives of other people. They must listen, truly hear what others have to say. They look at the people and as Covey says, “Seek first to understand, then be understood.” When leaders truly connect, communicate and care about others, they walk slowly through the Read more about An Engaging Leader[…]
In my mentorship work in schools, I do a lot of role playing with students. The common conflicts students engage in are competition in sports, friendships and grades. I’m frequently struggling with how we can help students see the fun of merely playing a sport for the sake of exercise, fun and becoming more skilled Read more about Competition With Others or With Self?[…]
Many leaders, educators and parents need to give feedback to employees, students and children. Michael Labuan, a professor at the University of Winnipeg, gives the following tips on giving effective feedback: 1. Get into an assertive mindset. Assertiveness is important because the receiver needs to observe the confidence of the person giving the feedback. 2. Read more about Tips for Effective Feedback[…]
This morning I came across an article by Gavin McCormack, a principal at Farmhouse Montessori School, Hold Yourself Accountable. He decided to make some class rules, not for the children but for himself. Here’s what he pledged: 1. I will not judge you based on the past. Let’s scrap history. 2. I will never send Read more about Best Class Rules for a Teacher[…]
If you have someone in your life who you know gives you unconditional love, you are extremely fortunate. I have several such people and I am eternally grateful! I think we sometimes take such people for granted. However, my mother was such a person in my life. She was a quiet, humble but proud woman. Read more about Unconditional Love[…]
Last night one of my friends spoke about her granddaughter who struggles with falling asleep because she worries about a lot of things. I think there are a lot of children who struggle with calming, especially when families experience loss and/or illnesses. In my book, Mindful Games by Susan Kaiser Greenland, she writes about different Read more about Helpful Tips For Kids With Anxiety or Restlessness[…]
Like many others, I can be very good at putting myself down. We live in a world of criticism. Mind you, I like to be critical of myself when writing, speaking or planning something new. However, I think the self-criticism must be to improve, not to disapprove of yourself. Yesterday I listened to another of Read more about Add the Word “YET”[…]
The following list came from LinkedIn, by Chad Bisko: 1. Couplex Problem Solving 2. Critical Thinking 3. Creativity 4. People Management 5. Coordinating With Others 6. Emotional Intelligence 7. Judgment and Decision Making 8. Service Orientation 9. Negotiation 10. Cognitive Flexibility
1. Breathe – Take 6 SLOW/DEEP – In through nose, out through mouth. 2. Ask to deliver books to the library or another classroom. 3. Invent a secret hand signal with teacher communicating I need help. 4. Move away from what or who is distracting me. 5. Write down my thoughts or questions if the Read more about Self-Regulation Strategies Students Can Use At School[…]
Today, on Minute with Maxwell, John spoke about seeing the big picture when you dream. Dream Big! All leaders have one thing in common – they see the best, the biggest possible dream they can imagine! Love what you are, your gift that you were given! But, anything worthwhile means looking hard and wide for Read more about See the Big Picture[…]