Have you ever wondered what the number one predictor for high-achieving teams was? What about optimizing the brain’s most basic neurochemicals to live a happier life? Did you know that there are three main ingredients to create belonging in the work place, and anyone, irrespective of title can contribute to doing so? In our episode … Continue reading Ep 79: The Secret to Health and Happiness (With Gail Markin)
E 67 – How to be a Connection Ninja (With David Knapp-Fisher)
How do you make authentic connections with people? How can we teach kids to do the same? What are some of the keys that will enable students to be successful in the uncertain future world they face? I want to introduce you to my friend, David Knapp-Fisher, a connection ninja, speaker, author, world-traveller, and speaking … Continue reading E 67 – How to be a Connection Ninja (With David Knapp-Fisher)
Favourite Mantras for the Classroom
I was inspired to create this post after hearing an episode of Barbara Gruener's Corner on Character podcast episodes. One of her guests talked about the power of mantras in helping to form a positive and encouraging classroom culture. I loved the idea. While I have strong values, I haven't always articulated these into classroom mantras so … Continue reading Favourite Mantras for the Classroom
The 4 Secrets to Effective Teaching
Picture for a moment, your ideal student. As Dan and Chip Health counsel us to do in their ground-breaking book The Power of Moments, fill in the following sentence with what makes sense to you: Three-to -Five years from now, my students still know_____, are still able to do _____, or will continue to find value in … Continue reading The 4 Secrets to Effective Teaching
Anxiety vs. Presence
(Picture Courtesy of Amber Rae @heyamberrae on Instagram) So, it's that time of year, again. Frenetic pace. Anticipation of summer. Deadlines and due dates. All pistons are firing. The banality of lunch-making has reached epic proportions. I would rather barter 3 weeks of delivering our garbage to the curb, than pack another blessed lunch kit! … Continue reading Anxiety vs. Presence
E 62 How to Build Award Winning School Culture (With Hans Appel)
How do you build a culture at school that truly reflects values rooted in belonging, kindness, and celebrating the innovative capabilities and individualism of each student? In this episode, we talk about going beyond the limits of the 21-century model of education to create school cultures that value the individual and celebrate kindness. You’ll learn … Continue reading E 62 How to Build Award Winning School Culture (With Hans Appel)
E 59 – Trauma, Meat Trays, and Bottom Hands Only
If you want to make a big impact on those around you, to truly make positive change in your school, workplace, and community, check out this game-changing episode with the one and only, Dr. Jody Carrington! In this episode, we talk about trauma, ways to connect with the kids in our lives, and some of … Continue reading E 59 – Trauma, Meat Trays, and Bottom Hands Only
#23: How Kindness Softens Grief-How to Support Those Living Through Loss (Ben’s Bells with Jeannette Maré)
Have you ever been face-to-face with someone who has experienced unimaginable heartbreak and been at a loss for words? My guest’s personal insight into grief as a result of the sudden unexpected death of her 2 year old son will bring you to tears, inspire your soul, and provide you with tangible ways … Continue reading #23: How Kindness Softens Grief-How to Support Those Living Through Loss (Ben’s Bells with Jeannette Maré)
Storytelling is Leadership: 6 Sentences to Help your Story
Storytelling is Leadership: 6 Sentences to Help your Story #lead #leadership #story #edchat #business #smallactbigimpact #lead #kindsight101
E 19: Twenty Actionable Ways to Integrate Kindness into your Curriculum Starting Monday (with Sheila Sjolseth)
Sheila Sjolseth brings to life acts of kindness and service projects that families and kids can do. In her daily adventures of serving with her young boys, she has witnessed the awesome things that happen when kids serve others. She started serving daily with her boys in 2012, when they were 3 and 5 years … Continue reading E 19: Twenty Actionable Ways to Integrate Kindness into your Curriculum Starting Monday (with Sheila Sjolseth)
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