Category: Mindfulness and Leadership

  • Celebrating Positivity: November

    November provides a rich opportunity for classroom engagement by celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month, exploring famous birthdays, and highlighting significant historical events. Activities can include storytelling, art projects, and discussions around influential figures like Marie Curie and Kurt Vonnegut, promoting diversity, curiosity, and appreciation for global culture and history.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Malcolm Gladwell Revisited

    This month, the focus is on applying Malcolm Gladwell’s insights in education, emphasizing the complexities of success, the potential in challenges, and the impact of small actions.

  • Celebrating Positivity: October

    In October, embrace cultural celebrations, famous birthdays, and positive historical events in your classroom. Celebrate diversity and inspire positive change through education.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Simon Sineck

    Adam Grant’s insights on creativity and generosity offer a valuable approach for incorporating pop culture in education to foster innovation and collaboration.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Brené Brown

    This post suggests adopting Brené Brown’s teachings on vulnerability, courage, and resilience to navigate educational challenges and foster growth.

  • The 1880 Republican National Convention: A Model of Democratic Process and Political Drama for the 2024 DNCC

    The 1880 Republican National Convention in Chicago featured a dramatic clash of factions, leading to the unexpected nomination of James A. Garfield. This showed the power of compromise and oratory in politics.