I used to take everything personally. It was most exhausting and futile. When I learned about Control Theory, I realized that I can really only control myself, not others. I Read more about How to Stop Taking Things Personally[…]
We know how important it is to find the strengths of your employees. As I wrote yesterday, be a good finder rather than weaknesses finder. I personally have always worked Read more about Worthy Employees Need[…]
Terry Small posted the following pillars of servant leadership and they resonate with my beliefs of qualities of best educators: 1. Calling – you lead (educate) because of a belief Read more about The 11 Pillars of Servant Leadership[…]
Stephen Covey’s 2nd Habit is similar to a road map. You wouldn’t start a journey without a plan of where you want to go and how you will get there. Read more about Habit 2 – Begin With The End In Mind[…]
I have always believed that reading to our children is important. When my daughter was young, our bedtimes were a beautiful family time for reading together. Some of the books Read more about The Importance of Reading[…]
Gavin McCormack posted the following suggestions for parents: 1. Allow your child to pack and carry their own bag to school. 2. Make bedtime and wake up time a nice Read more about 8 Ways to Help Your Child Flourish During COVID-19[…]
Leadership First posted an interesting quote about the importance of empathy and support for anyone who has made a mistake. He quotes Jack Welch, “When people make mistakes, the last Read more about Support People Who Make Mistakes[…]
Gavin McCormack posted answers to the question about how we prepare our students for a world we don’t know. McCormack says, “When we establish a curriculum, a classroom and a Read more about How to Prepare Our Students[…]
I love David Geurin’s post on Twitter about students doing their best with the skills they have learned. Geurin states, “Don’t write off students who struggle and label them as Read more about All Students do Their Best[…]
1. They view mistakes as learning opportunities. 2. They cultivate cool grey matter. 3. They become problem solvers. 4. They develop a growth mindset. 5. They are more creative. 6. Read more about What Happens When Students Own Their Own Learning?[…]