John Maxwell teaches that three things make a great leader. First, leaders must have a compelling vision. Second, great leaders have influence that causes people to follow because they want to, not because they have to. And third, leaders must be unwilling to accept the status quo. Where we are is never where we can stay. Why must we always…
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Research shows there are benefits to giving thanks – not just gratitude for what we have, but expressing gratitude to those who bless us….
As leaders look for ways to increase the productivity and performance of their team, the significance of regular feedback becomes more obvious. Daniel Coyle, in his book The Culture Code, writes about a type of feedback known as “magical feedback.” This feedback formula has the potential to inspire performance and employee engagement. According to Coyle, the nineteen-word phrase encapsulates the…
One of the best questions I’ve asked parents and teachers over the years was this: “If you had to do it over again, what would you do different?” I’ve received priceless pieces of advice, often borne out of regret. I know what I’d say. When it comes to connecting with kids or engaging students, I have one action I’d take…
What’s your definition of the word “failure”? For some people, failure is a mistake. For others, failure is missing a set goal. For others, failure is a constant state of being, a way of thinking about themselves and the world. Leaders see failure differently. J. Wallace Hamilton wrote, “The increase in [self-sabotaging behaviors] is evidence that many people are training…
Let’s face it: it’s harder than we thought it would be. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed that most parents (62%) say that being a parent is harder than they expected, and more than one in four (26%) say it’s “a lot harder.” Unfortunately, those little tykes don’t come with an owner’s manual nor any training. Teachers feel the…
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