The Perils of Trying Something Different

The Perils of Trying Something Different

  You come up with an idea, brilliant or otherwise. (Maybe not so brilliant!) Or maybe it’s not even your idea, but it’s something that sounds interesting. So you do…
Umpire 1, Complaining 0

Umpire 1, Complaining 0

  This past week, I was watching a baseball playoff game. Throughout the game, both teams displayed unhappiness with several of the decisions and calls made by the umpire. While…
Just Solutions

Just Solutions

  We can all continue to complain about why it won’t work. We can list the multitude of reasons why not.This won’t happen. That won’t work. It’s never been this…
Unresponsiveness

Unresponsiveness

  I always find it odd, perplexing actually, when teachers complain about the things that their students can’t do, don’t do, won’t do or struggle with.   Isn’t that why…
Compliments & Complaints

Compliments & Complaints

  We should always be prepared to receive compliments AND complaints.  When we receive either, we should be prepared to move forward with the critical feedback.  If it's a compliment,…