If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2026. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? If you’ve kept your new year’s resolution this long, you’re … More One Word 2026
January is beginning and I want to share something that has motivated me over the years. It’s Jon Gordon’s 20 Tips for a Positive New Year. I first came across this list some years ago. It made such an impression on me that I printed it out and hung it by my desk. Every January … More Tips for a Positive New Year
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2025. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2025
How many times throughout the day do you find yourself saying, “I have to”? If you’re like me, it happens more than you realize. It’s a habit, right? But stop and think about those two little words: “have to”. They make it sound like we’re being forced to do something, like it’s a chore or … More “Have to” vs. “Get to”
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2024. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2024
This year during monthly leadership meetings, we’ve been reading the book Row the Boat by Jon Gordon and P.J. Fleck. This past week, the topic of empathy came up. We discussed how important it is for educators to be empathetic. Whenever talking about empathy, I automatically start thinking about Brené Brown’s video below that explains … More Empathy Vs. Sympathy
Last week, I shared about Jon Gordon and Damon West’s book The Coffee Bean. The story was all about how you deal with the difficulties and challenges in life. You can be a carrot and become soft, an egg and become hard or a coffee bean and transform your environment. When writing my blog post … More E + R = O
Recently, I read The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West. I was able to finish it in one sitting, but it had a great message worth sharing. We all know that life is hard and all of us face adversities and challenges. This is true for every child and adult. The story follows … More Are you a Carrot, Egg or Coffee Bean?
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2023. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2023
If you are like more than 50 percent of Americans, you started the new year by making a list of resolutions, or things that you wanted to change or improve on in 2021. Did you know that less than 8 percent actually achieve their goal? Why is that? Why is it so hard to change … More One Word 2021
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