In the managing complex change graphic I list incentives as part of the formula to achieve change. But what do I mean by incentives? Do we need to pay everyone more? Well maybe...but it's not that simple. … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Early Development
Ever feel like in this age of accountability we've lost sight of what matters most? Ever wonder if policy makers know anything about child development? Ever been pressured to write an outcome or implement a practice that wasn't DAP? … [Read more...]
Why Even Coaching Can’t Get To A Change In Practice
So you want to see a change in practice and you thought coaching was the answer. Well, without seeing the adult behind the behavior, not even coaching can save you. … [Read more...]
Guiding Questions That Will Raise Your EQ And Transform PD
The other day, I took my emotional intelligence self-assessment (EQ quiz for short), and found that I have some room for growth in the areas of self-regulation and spirituality. UGH! What's an ECE {r}evolutionary to do? Particularly one who "preaches" all the time about the need to "stop, … [Read more...]
ECE Leaders Need A High EQ! Is Yours High Enough?
Increasingly, we've come to understand the important role emotional intelligence plays across contexts, disciplines, and the lifespan. The need for a high or strong EQ is particularly relevant for ECE leaders. Do you know how high your EQ is? … [Read more...]