Stan Baker, who is a consultant for chronic absenteeism in schools, shared his thoughts on absenteeism in schools. One student who was chronically absent didn’t come to school because his family did not have running water which meant he could not shower. The attendance Counsellor made connections with the appropriate agencies, got water hooked up Read more about Absenteeism In Our Schools[…]
One of my book clubs is reading Self-Reg by Dr. Stuart Shanker. It is an amazingly well written book outlining the 5 domains of Self-Regulation. Self-regulations refers to the manner in which an individual deals with stress, in all its many forms, and then recovers from the energy expended. What we are noticing more every Read more about Self-Regulation: 5 Domains of Self-Reg[…]
Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of favourite books. I especially like the Habit, “Seek First To Understand, Then to Be Understood.” His quote is so true, “The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply.” As a guidance Counsellor I so often Read more about Please Listen to Understand[…]
I found the following list on LinkedIn today, but cannot find the author. However, it is a list worth sharing. Here it is: 1. Successful people (S.P.) don’t adhere to set hours. They put in the necessary time to ensure success. 2. S.P. Don’t take weekends off. They still work on weekends if necessary and Read more about Nine Things Successful People Do[…]
What do you think of when you hear the word “Conflict?” I have asked that question in almost every workshop, presentation I have given. The answer generally is a negative. Most people fear conflict. Yet, I challenge you! The word conflict to me means “Opportunity!” As an educator, Counsellor, Mentor, Parent, Family Member, and Friend, Read more about Conflict is Inevitable[…]
I believe that one of the highest compliments you can receive from a colleague, friend or family member is that you are “Trustworthy.” To me, it means that I can be counted on, I am credible and virtuous. As a mother, grandmother, friend and colleague, I strive to be “Trustworthy” to all whom I encounter. Read more about Are You Trustworthy?[…]
Donald Miller’s book, Building A Story Brand is fascinating book I’m loving. His first chapter is about clear communication without a lot of noise. He asks, “So what’s your message? Can you say it easily? Is it simple, relevant, and repeatable? Can your entire team repeat your company’s message in such a way that it Read more about The Key To Being Seen, Heard, And Understood[…]
Brene Brown, one of my heroes, writes “To scale daring leadership and build courage in teams and organizations, we have to cultivate a culture in which brave work, tough conversations and whole hearts are the expectation, and armour is not necessary or rewarded.” Brene Brown’s books have indeed brought me to have courage when I Read more about Courage is Contagious[…]
I believe in life long learning. I also believe that for anyone to be successful at anything, they must be willing to receive training for whatever they want to be successful at. I make it my business to learn something daily, be it by reading, watching videos, meeting with others in my field or through Read more about Training Is Necessary for Success[…]
According to the dictionary, “Resilience” is the capacity to recover from difficulties; toughness. Resilience is the ability to spring back into shape, elasticity. Resilience is an important skill because all of us will run into challenges, make mistakes, experience overwhelming difficulties in our lives. Resilience can protect us from developing mental health difficulties when we Read more about Resilience Can Be Learned[…]