One of the reasons people get themselves stressed, when trying to fit so many things into a day and deal with their distractions, is because they are ‘pleasers’. The problem is, when you try to be all things to all people, you end up reducing your working capacity and time, to focus on your priorities….
Applying the 5 Rockstar Principals
According to research conducted by Gallup, nearly 90% of employees worldwide are unengaged in their work. It has been my observation that this sober statistic could well include being unengaged in their life as well. The report concluded that many of us are just going through the motions which results in low productivity, performance and…
Communicate & Connect Minus Technology
It is pretty easy when you have something to say to write an email and push send. Whilst it “ticks” the box of having “told” people, many wonder why staff, parents and students don’t read emails or say they received it. In its simplistic form, the human brain is wired for fight or flight. As…
7 Ways to End Your Day Feeling Happy and Satisfied
1.Reflect on what you achieved One of the challenges of working in schools is we can’t necessarily see what we have achieved each day. Take a few moments to review how you used your time today. Clean up for a fresh start tomorrow Clutter, physical and virtual, takes a surprising toll on your energy. Tidy…
Attributes of Gr8 Teams
Schools are complex places and teamwork is vital. Staff in schools are members of many teams. These include teaching teams, year level teams, faculty teams, special needs teams, front office teams, curriculum teams, project teams, leadership teams as well as work teams. Teams have the potential to be powerful problem solving groups. However, working in…
Getting to Grips With Unconscious Bias
What is unconscious bias, can we eliminate it and if not, what can we do to mitigate it? Unconscious bias is a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgements (shortcuts) and assessments of people and situations, influenced…
Serotonin Seeker
What you eat and when you eat it, the amount of exercise you take and the amount of sleep you get are among the key factors that affect the production of neurotransmitters. This means that by controlling these factors you can control your internal ecology to maintain abundant supplies of your feel- good chemical, serotonin….
Eight Keys to Running Effective Meetings
I confess that I hate meetings – at least those that are poorly run, go on forever and where decisions are never made. Such meetings are a complete waste of time. Here are my thoughts on what it takes to make meetings a good use of your time and everyone else’s. A clear purpose: Is the…
Make the Most of 2017
It’s relatively easy to start the year feeling refreshed and recharged and ready for the year ahead. It’s a little more difficult to maintain that energy level throughout the year. A little planning now can set up 2017 as your best year yet! The Queen’s Christmas message advocated a careful balance between reflection and action….
Just For Laughs
Funny things happen in schools all of the time! On some occasions we are too busy to appreciate the humour. This week think about some of the funny things that have happened in your school – share them with a colleague during a break! Here are some to get you started… English is a funny…
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