Compliments & Complaints
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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,…
6 Ways to Build a Culture of Empathy
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6 Ways to Build a Culture of Empathy

  We often wish that those we interact with would be more empathetic. Creating a culture of empathy does require some work. Try incorporating these methods to build a culture…
Clean Slate
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Clean Slate

  Initial impressions can cloud our minds.  They can impact our decision making and how we think about certain topics or individuals.   Don't let previous impressions impact your present…
Make Your Day Meaningful
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Make Your Day Meaningful

  What will you do today to make your day meaningful? What will you achieve? What will you accomplish? What will you change? Who will you help?   How will…
5 Terms or Phrases to Introduce to Students
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5 Terms or Phrases to Introduce to Students

  Introduce these terms and phrases to students to help improve the culture and learning environment in your classroom.   Res Non Verba This latin phrase literally means “deeds, not…
Excuses
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Excuses

  We, as educators, often make a lot of excuses.  We are creative and inventive in discovering reasons why we can't do something.  We waste a great deal of time…
To Be Great
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To Be Great

  The reason that we admire the greats so much is that we have a hard time quantifying greatness.  We try to emulate the greats in order to be great…
Abracadabra
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Abracadabra

  My son received a magic set as a gift several months ago. Just recently he has really gotten into performing some of the tricks. One of the tricks involves…
An Empty Can
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An Empty Can

  This is a picture of the nearly empty garbage can in my office at the end of the day. There are just a few sticky notes with scribbles on…