A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit — Arnold H. Glasgow I praise loudly, I blame softly — Catherine II of Russia Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress — Mohandas Gandhi A long dispute means that both parties are wrong — Voltaire The least questioned assumptions are often the most questionable — Paul Broca The best way to predict the future is to invent it — Alan Kay Nothing great was ever […]
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Aug
2013
15 Quotes for Leaders
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May
2013
Traditional vs Collaborative Leaders
What is collaborative leadership? Collaborative leadership is a philosophy of leadership where the leader becomes a facilitator instead of an authority figure and allows the team or a group of people to collectively discuss problems, make decisions and innovate solutions.
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12
May
2013
Achieve What Your Mind Can Conceive
The mind is but a very powerful part of the body. Believe in the saying that anything that the mind can conceive can be achieved. Success lies in the positive thinking that there is nothing that can’t be done. Success is a categorical term which is all-encompassing. But it must be borne in mind that success must always come with goodness, honesty, and kind heart. Otherwise, the very word will be defeated — nothing else but a piece of junk used by the ambitious and in greed of power. 1. […]
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23
Apr
2013
Giving Student’s A Voice
The recently-launched site ScholarshipProz provides students with a platform to make their needs known and turn their education into a family, friend and community event, says vice president of marketing, Orlando Espinosa. “We call ours ‘cause-funding’ because there’s a specific cause–we want to make sure our students have an opportunity to let their voices be heard,” he says. Espinosa explains the purpose of ScholarshipProz is to help students cover gaps in their abilities to pay their college expenses rather than relying on funds for a full-ride. Students are in charge […]
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21
Jun
2012
5 Key Traits of Great Leaders
In the book, Lessons From the Top: The Search for America’s Best Business Leaders, Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, made the following observation: “I think it’s very difficult to lead today when people are not really truly participating in the decision. You won’t be able to attract and retain great people if they don’t feel like they are part of the authorship of the strategy and the authorship of the really critical issues. If you don’t give people an opportunity to really be engaged, they won’t stay.” As an […]
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11
Apr
2012
Successful Students
Successful students persist. They focus on the task and complete it successfully. They know how to proceed when they get stuck. Successful students manage impulsivity. They control themselves and act thoughtfully and deliberately in any situation. Successful students listen with understanding and empathy. They devote their mental attention to others and are able to build rapport easily and quickly. They can identify with another’s point of view while keeping their own. Successful students think flexibly. They are able to view a situation from many perspectives, and their minds are open […]
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Mar
2012
As Far as Leadership Qualities are Concerned
When discussing leadership qualities, please recognize that a person in a position of leadership possesses the power to influence as well as motivate all of the people around him or her. You can nudge people in the right direction to control their activities so they help the team achieve the desired goals that they are going after. That’s why having strong leadership qualities is so important when you take on a position like this. You have to be able to walk your talk and lead a group of people all […]
Read moreIn the field of education, there is a strong need for leaders and administrators who will be able to instill confidence in the teachers who work for them, the students who learn from them, and the parents who trust their children to them. The educational system is in flux right now and school environments are changing. Parents are holding teachers more accountable than ever for the success of their children, and governments are using standardized testing to measure the effectiveness of teachers. Good educational leaders are not those who simply […]
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20
Aug
2011
Educational Leadership Styles
by climbnh2003 Educational Leadership Styles – Improve Leadership Styles Education is the best achievement an individual can attain. It is an important aspect of human life. Thus, leadership in the aspect of education is being looked into since its success is dependent largely on how it is brought about. The educational leadership style is very important because this will answer concerns of students, educators and even the society as a whole. There are several educational leadership styles and it is important that an individual understands these types individually pertaining to […]
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May
2010
Memorial Day!
A national moment of remembrance for those willing to sacrifice so much, for so many! In observance of Memorial Day: let’s not forget the freedom we enjoy was provided by the men and women in uniform! Not every country is afforded this opportunity. OE
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