I have questions about the title of this post. Do you have more input or output in your day? In other words, are you receiving (input) information more than you are producing (output)? What are the sources of the information you receive? Accountability has leaders focused on the source of output and making sure there … Continue reading Input vs. Output
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Praise with Purpose
In the attached article you will find information on positive praise, especially for middle school students. “When middle school teachers praised students at least as often as they reprimanded them, class-wide on-task behavior improved by 60% to 70%, according to a BYU study.” One of the most important things I stressed to staff was always … Continue reading Praise with Purpose
Cultivating Culture with Gratitude
Many of the posts and articles I have written speak about gratitude. One of the most important aspects of a leader's responsibility is providing, modeling, and supporting this character trait. Authenticity is the approach to everything you do. The worse thing you can do is to fake your approach to an appreciation for others. Then … Continue reading Cultivating Culture with Gratitude
Monday Message
There are days, I believe, some people want to complain. Have you known individuals who are not happy about anything? The message for Monday is as follows:
Wishes, Do you have them?
Twinkle, Twinkle, little star, When you wish upon a star......Blow out the candles and make a wish. All of my childhood seems to be full of dreams, wishes, and hopes. I am sure you share this with me. We watched and read about many happy endings. The book by Beth Thomas, Powered by Happy, provides … Continue reading Wishes, Do you have them?
Because I am Happy
Pharrell Williams's song Happy is great! Tap your foot, clap your hands, smile, and sing along. However, are people happy? Did we forget what it is that makes us happy? How do you define happiness? The dictionary simply defines it as “the state of being happy.” Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when … Continue reading Because I am Happy
Decisions-How do they look?
When we make decisions, do you think about how they impact your health? Depending on your position and the level of decisions you make, it is not just the impact on yourself at risk. Leaders have to lead. Decisions have to be made. What are the ways, strategies, and thoughts in decision-making? It is easy … Continue reading Decisions-How do they look?
Seeds Grow, and we harvest
Each year I can look from my window and see the tractors pull into the fields. They cultivate and prepare, plant the seeds and add fertilizer to help the crops grow. I watch as the corn and beans grow. They reach tall into the sky. Soon it is time for the buses to make their … Continue reading Seeds Grow, and we harvest
Motivation-Validation
Monday's can be a day measured differently for many. It is based on the life experiences of the weekend, the feelings they have for where they are, expectations, mindsets, and the culture. Life journeys are different for each of us. Many things are not visible and are hard to detect. It takes effort to work … Continue reading Motivation-Validation
Positively Energizing Leadership
Positively Energizing Leadership is a new book out by Kim Cameron. He provides readers with a guided walk through the components of virtuous actions, relationships that create high performance, and the heliotropic effect. This book captures my interest with intriguing arguments, thoughts, and points. I am a positive leader but never classify myself as one. … Continue reading Positively Energizing Leadership