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Leading with Empathy

Being able to understand others’ lives and perspectives is a key factor in emotionally intelligent leadership. Our brains are wired for survival, but also for empathy. We have mirror neurons that fire when we see other people’s pain. Let us learn to love ourselves, so we can be more open and compassionate to others, and […]

Reframing Student Self-Talk

“A student’s inner monologue can make or break the way they deal with challenge. Here’s how to guide them toward positivity.” Whenever I hand students a challenging math problem, they make a series of choices. It may feel to them like the adults in the room have all the power, but some of the most […]

Helping Students Build Connections

Ooops I didn’t realize the ads were here also. I will repost the interview without the ads ASAP>> Listen to Kelly Corrigan’s interview with high school counselor Leah Grant as she shares how to help high school students build real connections. Click Here to Listen!

Excellent Book!

I’d like to recommend a book to you. Its not new but its message is timely and enduring. The book is “Choice Words” by Peter H. Johnston. Its message is very clear, the words we use with students matters. The book demonstrates how the things we say have surprising consequences for what students learn and […]