One way to manage stress: Focus on self-care
In 1995, Robert Kegan, now emeritus professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, wrote a book entitled In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Life. He…
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What NOT to do if you want to be more influential
In last month’s column, I wrote about being of influence and key reminders if we want to increase our scope of influence, no matter our role. I mentioned…
Being influential: What does it take?
I coach many a teacher who shares with me that they are frustrated with the system in which they work. They have ideas to make things better but…
How do I share something difficult with my colleague?
Something happened. Your colleague said something you found a bit harsh or inappropriate. Something inaccurate or uncalled for. She said it to you. Or to a student. Gulp.…
How do I share something challenging with my supervisor?
Almost everyone of us has someone we work with who is “above us” on the hierarchy. A principal, a manager, a department chair, a director, an assistant superintendent,…
“What you should do is…” and other ways to offer a suggestion that annoys people
We’ve all been there. We know better. We want to help others just “get it.” Then we tell them what they should do. If they just tried this…
How to ask the questions people want to answer
“How was your winter holiday?” “What are your resolutions for 2018?” “How are you today?” Lots of eager ears are awaiting your responses. Or are they? And are…