Tag: Mindfulness

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Malcolm Gladwell

    Educational leaders can apply Malcolm Gladwell’s principles, like thin-slicing and embracing underdog mentality, through professional development activities to navigate 21st-century challenges.

  • Monthly Mindfulness: Adam Grant

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

  • Colin Powell: Vision and Confidence

    Part 4: Nurturing Future Leaders with Vision and Confidence Educational leaders, whether they’re teachers or school administrators, play a crucial role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Secretary Powell’s principles on leadership qualities and mindset are valuable insights for both educators and students. Encourage students to “have a vision” for their future. Help them set…

  • Colin Powell: Attention to Detail and Collaboration

    Part 3: Fostering Excellence through Attention to Detail and Collaboration Attention to detail and collaboration are two key principles that can significantly impact the classroom environment. For students, the advice to “check small things” highlights the importance of meticulous attention to details. Explain how small errors can lead to significant consequences in academic work, and…

  • Colin Powell: Decision Making and Accountability

    Secretary Powell’s principles about decision-making and accountability empower students and educators, fostering a “can-do” mindset and promoting students’ agency in making decisions, thereby enhancing personal growth and autonomy.

  • Colin Powell: Resilience and Attitude

    Part 1: Embracing Resilience and a Positive Attitude in the Classroom In the realm of education, the wisdom of Secretary Colin Powell holds true: “It ain’t as bad as you think! It will look better in the morning.” The classroom is no stranger to challenges, but maintaining a positive outlook, even in the face of…