Tag Archives: influence

(#212) Teachers Make a Difference—Everyday!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by

Think of your favorite teacher, counselor, or advisor. What did she/he do to make a difference? This blog post will be a repeat message for some who follow me on Facebook. It warrants repetition. So thanks for the indulgence I … Continue reading →

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(#158) Effective Leadership Embodies Influence Over Control

Posted on June 2, 2013 by

“We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.” -Brené Brown- In last week’s post, I listed my top five attributes for effective leadership.  At the top of the list, I had placed the ability to … Continue reading →

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(#129) Identify What You Can Influence

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Today, you have the ability to have a positive impact on your little area of the world.  Tomorrow, broaden that circle. One of my students, during an in-class post-election discussion, said that he was disappointed at the level of nastiness … Continue reading →

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