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Loons are crying today at the loss of Mary Oliver
Today, we lost a “wisdom thinker” of our time. Mary Oliver, nature’s poet, died today at the age of 83Continue Reading
Rising to power and using it to serve others
Robert Greenleaf wrote his classic essay on leadership, The Servant As Leader, in 1970. His essay served as a springboardContinue Reading
In school, let’s begin a conversation about why?
In our schools, we move through the year following a tightly scheduled calendar packed with dozens of scripted events thatContinue Reading
Today’s #wordsofwisdom
This quote comes from the Dalai Lama’s interview with Douglas Abrams referenced from the Book of Joy. I feel itContinue Reading
Giving Feedback That Changes Behavior
I recently attended a 3-day coaching institute, Coaching for Greater Effectiveness, at the Center for Creative Leadership. It was aContinue Reading
The wonders of being grateful!
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I have two offerings for those of you who read my blog. Please feel freeContinue Reading
Support students by focusing on the positive!
Negativity bias, our innate tendency to ruminate over negative thoughts and experiences, thereby distorting their importance, is at play in differentContinue Reading
