A day doesn't go by that someone doesn't ask me, in one way or another, "How do I get my staff to change their mindset?" And with good reason...our mindset impacts how we think, feel, and act. So when we face resistance, when staff seem unwilling to change their perspectives or actions, or … [Read more...]
How to help adults stop using behavior charts: FB live and show notes
When there is a practice we don't like or agree with...how do we get others to "see the light" and change? In this FB live broadcast I give the answer...and it's not what you may think. … [Read more...]
Bag the behavior charts!
A teacher shared a story with me about how one time when using behavior charts, she was moving a child’s clip from yellow to red, and the child said, “Good! Go ahead! Then I don’t have to listen to you for the rest of the day!” … [Read more...]
How To Make Transitions From Summer To School A Breeze
It’s that time of year. Time to put away the sunscreen and take out the backpacks. Time to shift gears from the lazy days of summer, to all the wonder that awaits your child in preschool. Before we dive into how you can help your child ease into the school year, let’s pause. Take a breath. It’s … [Read more...]
Successful Change Leaders Always Do These 3 Things
You may know my mantra..."Mindset before Methods", which means before we think about which practices to hold onto, which to adapt, and which to shed, we need to address our core values, beliefs, and attitudes. But what if your mindset is operating from a "No Brain" perspective? What if the … [Read more...]