Category: Leadership
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Who is in control?
I’ve been thinking about “control” issues a lot lately. The desire for control is presenting itself to me as a many layered, many faceted complex behavior. And I’m curious if any of us are really ever able to let go of the need to control. As I’ve consciously worked to let go of my need…
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“Let me appreciate you in advance”
My new favorite affirmation. Used by Crystal Smith, Social Worker, Harper High School, Chicago. See an excellent example of using a “strengths-based approach” with students in the toughest of school environments. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/487/harper-high-school-part-one
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29 Students in One Community…
Why is this acceptable? Would it be acceptable in upper-middle class communities? Do you know educators who work this hard to keep kids in school and alive? Thank you “This American Life” for bringing this forward. Ira Glass is an American hero for bringing what is really happening in America to the forefront.
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Making Space
As you live deeper in the heart, the mirror gets clearer and cleaner. Rumi Thanks to some deep reflection and wisdom and guidance from Mary Kay Stenger, I have actual evidence to validate the cliche “One door closes so others can open.” Mary Kay’s mantra to me has been more along the lines of “As…
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Drama Who Needs it? Me?
Drama is an interesting topic to me. I’ve worked hard over the past 5-10 years to minimize the drama in my life. And then, sometimes it creeps in. Well, it doesn’t actually creep in. I invite it. I create a safe place for it to put down roots and grow. I say “Come on! Welcome.”…