Why humor matters in communication
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the SCORRE Conference put on my dynamic communicators Michael Hyatt and Ken Davis. The conference itself was life-changing. The SCORRE method I learned will truly impact my communication for the rest of my life. My favorite part of the conference was one of the last sessions where [...]
Why you need a Mastermind group
Today I intercepted the mail at our office. Given the proximity of the faculty mailboxes to my office door (less than three feet), this happens on occasion.
One piece of mail caught my eye. Actually it was several pieces. Seven black envelopes addressed in gold lettered handwriting.
Impressive.
Was it a wedding invitation? An awards banquet? An educator appreciation luncheon?
Nope.
It was
6 keys to a better morning routine
When I wake up late, unprepared for the day, forget to eat breakfast or have my routine cup of coffee it impacts the rest of my day.
On the other hand, when I am organized, prepared, and calm when I arrive at the office, the rest of my day sees dramatic improvement.
With this in mind, here are five tips to a better morning routine:
School Leadership Briefing
Recently, I was featured on School Leadership Briefing. This national audio program is a great resource for school leaders and classroom educators.
How do you measure social media ROI?
1. Anecdote: Specific examples where social media was known to influence a sale or sales. 2. Correlation: Comparing two data sets (for example, number of likes vs. revenue) to determine whether there may be a relationship. Note that most correlations are quite simple, although companies such as MarketShare are working on far more advanced social [...]
Mission Mentor Mindset
For my TedXLSU talk, I’ve been working on the concept of Mission Mentor Mindset. I believe that authentic learning experiences include these three concepts: Mission: a goal or task you want to accomplish Mentor: someone who can teach you or guide you to your goal Mindset: the believe that you will be able to accomplish [...]
What is Social Media?
Social media involves the use of Web-based technologies to transform one-way communication into an interactive online dialogue. A key component of social media is the creation and exchange of user-generated content. Students and teachers can share original content, enhancing and extending the educational conversations occurring throughout the school community. A collection of online tools have [...]
5 folders to manage your email
With the virtually unlimited inbox size and advanced search capabilities some e-mail programs, such as Gmail, offer, all you need are five folders to manage your e-mail effectively: 1. Inbox. This is where all e-mail is received. Processing your e-mail ensures this inbox folder is emptied three times a day. 2. Archive. This is where [...]
Afraid to try new technology?
Many educators I work with admit to being technophobic, afraid to try new technology. Reasons they cite include the following: It is unreliable. It is always changing. It takes too much time to learn. They might make a mistake. They might break something. These are valid concerns. But they should not prevent you from exploring [...]
Revamp your school’s website
Your website is the primary place your families visit for information about your school. When people search for your school online, they will wind up at your website. Consider how your website can serve as an information center for your parents by establishing procedures and policies that facilitate the posting of all important information and [...]