Friendliness isn't always a sign of trustworthiness. Warmth is easy to fake.
The foundations of trust are reliability and integrity. What counts isn't courtesy in the moment—it's keeping commitments over time.
The best way to inspire confidence is to consistently walk our talk.
Intrinsic motivation isn't taught. It's unleashed.
Kids learn to value wealth, status & fame by observing what their parents prize. But they come to value growth, connection & contribution when they feel supported.
The heart of building character is building caring relationships.
True failure is not falling short of our goals. It's failing to pursue our most meaningful goals.
In the moment, it feels risky to take a chance. In hindsight, our biggest mistakes are the chances we didn't take.
Inaction is a recipe for regret. Action is fuel for growth.
The test of a relationship is not how much you enjoy each other’s highs. It’s how well you support each other’s lows.
It’s easy to get along on a good day. Care is showing up on a hard day.
The most reliable people in your life are the ones who step up when you're down.
The test of a relationship is not how much you enjoy each other’s highs. It’s how well you support each other’s lows.
It’s easy to get along on a good day. Care is showing up on a hard day.
The most reliable people in your life are the ones who step up when you're down.
When parents only ask about grades and goals, kids infer that achievement comes first.
To signal that we value their well-being and character, we should also ask about happiness and kindness:
-What made you feel joyful? Sad or worried?
-Who did you help? Who helped you?
A simple way to improve your mood is to curate your feed.
Evidence: People were randomly assigned to unfollow accounts that spewed hostility, hyperpartisan views, and low-quality information.
6 months later, they had significantly higher well-being and lower outgroup animosity.
Don't let what you see on social media skew your view of humanity.
Most bad behavior is due to a few bad apples:
• Just 3% of active users are toxic, but they generate 33% of online content
• 1% of communities launch 74% of conflict
• 0.1% of users spread 80% of fake news
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Gina Butters, Weber School District’s executive director of secondary education, has been picked to replace Jeff Stephens as district superintendent. “Our work is sacred. We must get our kids ready for the world they are going to face," she said. https://t.co/j0paed1US9
Congratulations to the newest member of the Bonneville Hall of Fame Dr. Jeff Stephens. His long term contributions to the education in Weber School District are unmatched. We are proud to call him a Laker Alum and welcome him as a member of our Bonneville Hall of Fame.