Level 5 - Resonant Listening - Heartfelt, making a connection, hearing what they say and understanding what they feel. Level 4 - Reflective Listening - Listening to understand, hearing what is being said, and more importantly, what’s not being said. Level 3 - Respectful Listening - Attentive listening, wanting them to know they’ve been heard. Read more about 5 Levels of Listening[…]
Joshua Baker inspired me with his suggestions for choices to make in 2022. I am forwarding his list to you in case they resonate with you. 1. Smile more. 2. Complain less. 3. Appreciate more. 4. Connect more. 5. Own less. 6. Encourage more. 7. Waste less. 8. Thank more. 9. Compete less. 10. Understand Read more about 2022 Wise Choices[…]
I’m not sure where I found the following wishes, but I’d like to share them with you. “May you be safe and protected. May you be free from suffering. May you be healthy and happy. May you live in ease. May you feel my love. May you accept yourself just as you are. May your Read more about Christmas Wishes[…]
Jon Gordon inspired me with his post on LinkedIn about what we do and do not have within our control. Things Outside My Control: - Other people’s Actions - Other people’s Opinions - Other people’s Feelings - Other people’s Mistakes Things I Can Control: - My Attitude - My Effort - My Behavior - My Read more about Things Outside & Inside My Control[…]
Robert Hamilton gave the following suggestions for times when we work with challenging behaviors: 1. Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you. 2. The behaviour is challenging. The person is not. 3. De-escalate first. Problem solve later. 4. Sometimes we might not see it but there’s always a reason. 5. Have empathy. Just imagine Read more about 5 Things to Remember With Difficult Behaviors[…]
I am inspired by John Maxwell’s challenge of thinking about our experiences as meaningful life lessons. Maxwell says that “there is meaning in every journey that is unknown to the traveller.” We generally see adversity and difficulty as negative. Most of us fail to see the benefits and blessings when faced with challenges. It is Read more about Every Journey has a Meaning[…]
I am frequently inspired by Dr. Jody Carrington. The following advice rings home to me. 1. Education isn’t about literacy and numeracy. It’s about stories. Most people love a great story about something that they’re trying to learn. We can all remember lessons better when we are inspired by a story that makes it real. Read more about Dr. Jody Carrington Advice[…]
I love reading now! I didn’t always love reading. I struggled learning to read as a kid. However, I’ve been fortunate to have some inspiring educators and mentors who taught me how to enjoy books and learn about the pleasure and usefulness of books. As an educator, I’m always trying to find inspirational and fun Read more about Love of Books[…]
Today I was reminded of how important mistakes are for all of us! Leadership First posted a quote on LinkedIn about mistakes and I totally agree! Mistakes are not a sign of weakness! Mistakes are opportunities to learn! There should be no shame in making mistakes! The disgrace is in failing to admit, correct and Read more about View Mistakes as Opportunities[…]
I found the following on LinkedIn, posted by Sharon Domine, and it is my dream as an educator: I facilitate thinking. I engage minds. I listen to questions. I encourage risk. I support struggle. I cultivate dreams. I learn every day. I teach.