The right answer today might not be the right answer tomorrow. We must constantly re-examine our beliefs as we become aware of new information. Rapid change means that there is a new sense of …
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Words of the world
The world wasn't made to be put into words. This poses a big challenge to humans as we're constantly trying to communicate to one another. When we use words, we lose nuance, we draw boundaries and we …
Fitting in and standing out
There's an art to knowing when to fit in and when to stand out. You shouldn't do either 100% of the time, or even 50% of the time. It's not a math question. Pick your moments and know when to go …
That moment before criticism
I had a moment the other day where I was called into a meeting. Given the context, I was about to hear some feedback and criticism. At first, my stomach dropped. I started thinking of excuses. "I …
What are you modeling?
Are you modeling growth mindset? Lifelong learning? Creativity? Navigating ambiguity? Self care? Are you expecting those things from your students and your team? Monkey see. Monkey do. …
The persistence of habits
Motivation is fleeting. Habits persist. Whether it's a habit to eat a lot of chips late at night, or a habit to read for ten minutes when you wake up, they both carry on unless interrupted. Habits …