I don’t know about you, but I can have some crazy talks with myself! I can talk myself into, and out of some situations I never thought I would be in my life. Negative self-talk can be very harmful! During our last vacation with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, my husband and brother-in-law thought it was … Continue reading Tuesday Talk! Self-Talk
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Come with me and escape
Gulf Shores Alabama, evening walk on the beach. September 14, 2022 “I didn’t think about my ladyI know that sounds kinda mean, But me and my old ladyHad fallen into the same old dull routine So I wrote to the paperTook out a personal adAnd though I’m nobody’s poetI thought it wasn’t half bad” Rupert … Continue reading Come with me and escape
Humble Hearts
Are humble hearts seen in the days we face? What does it mean to have a humble heart? Being honest with ourselves and others, and expressing our gratitude and respect is the humble way. “I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s … Continue reading Humble Hearts
Missing the points
Can you look at this picture and find the mistakes? When you look at this sentence, can you find the errors? I can remember being asked to watch a short video and to watch how many times the ball was passed. Then after the video was over, the question was, did you see a gorilla? … Continue reading Missing the points
Sharpen Up
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.— Proverbs 27:17 NIV This scripture is a statement calling each to understand that no one is alone. To improve yourself, there is a mutual benefit to making others better through mentorship, fellowship/follow-ship, and leading. Together we all get better; alone, we will never know how far … Continue reading Sharpen Up
Voice vs. Ear and Brain vs. Heart
Speaking Voice-Listening Ear “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ~ Ernest Hemingway One of the best ways to build a positive image of your school, district, business, and organization or a negative one is how you communicate. Websites provide others the opportunity to evaluate you. If this page is outdated, not easy to … Continue reading Voice vs. Ear and Brain vs. Heart
What hat are you wearing today?
There are many choices of hats to wear. What hat do you have on?
Expectations for Educational Leaders
What are the expectations for educational leaders? Most likely, the four listed above made your list, but what other expectations identify the good to the great? Many outstanding leaders I have known have had high expectations. If the expectations are set high for self, staff, and students, the school will soar with success. Building strong … Continue reading Expectations for Educational Leaders
Thick and Thin Skin in Leadership
“You need to be thick-skinned to work around here!” What does that mean? Have you heard the term “thick-skinned”? When people made fun of me, and I complained to adults. They would tell me you need to be “thick-skinned,” meaning you must learn to take the name calling, insults, and criticism. As adults, we still … Continue reading Thick and Thin Skin in Leadership
Circle, It’s not just a shape
“I made a decision to write for my readers, not to try to find more readers for my writing.” - Seth Godin A circle is a round-shaped figure that has no corners or edges. Have you heard circle used in different ways? When you think about a circle, you visualize the shape in your mind. … Continue reading Circle, It’s not just a shape