5 things that require ZERO effort or talent, but guarantee SUCCESS in life:
1. Be the first to smile & say hello
2. Say please and thank you
3. Share your kindness with others
4. Show gratitude
5. Treat others as you’d like to be
Via @KindnessCoach_#HackingSchoolDiscipline
Grit? What is it? I believe it’s driven by love. Inspired by vision and purpose. Fueled by optimism and belief. Powered by faith and hope. Revived by resilience. Kept alive by stubbornness. And if we’re honest includes some fear of failure and desire to prove oneself.
It’s exciting to have conversations with teachers and see and hear their excitement about what they want to do for their students and for our school next year. 😀
5 Commitments of Great Teams.
1. Commit to giving 100%
2. Commit to getting better.
3. Commit to staying positive.
4. Commit to the team’s mission.
5. Commit to each other.
#ThoughtForTheDay Time to declutter. Time to let go of those who have wronged you in some way. Forgive those who have hurt you with their words or actions. Get rid of the clutter. Free up space so you can live your excellence again starting today! #Culturize
Communication isn’t just about speaking. It’s also about active listening... listening with the intent to understand and act upon what is being said. Want to improve your relationships and team? Be a better listener.
3 Keys to Happiness:
-Give without expecting to receive.
-Focus on what you have rather than what you don’t.
-Live in the present instead of focusing on the past.
#ThoughtForTheDay Two things I have learned throughout my career as an educator, Students, like adults, want to be treated fairly & believe that we care about them. I mean truly care about them, even when they let us down. Let's not make it about us. #Culturize
In a healthy school culture, it’s not...
“your kids”
or
“my kids.”
It’s “OUR kids.”
Let’s choose shared ownership and collective leadership every time!
#edchat#FutureDriven
It’s hard to teach in chaos. It’s hard to learn in chaos.
Some of our kids live in chaos.
It’s great when schools provide structure, stability, and peace. They can be a safe haven.