100 Posts in 100 Days They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. So, this post must be worth 12,000 words. It was certainly worth 12 hours of exploration. And my steps are distance are my totals before my watch battery ran out! I did write today. But what’s ready to be posted are… More #59: A Day in the Life (Chicago)
100 Posts in 100 Days If you’ve been following 100 Posts in 100 Days, then you know I’m on a bit of a roll when it comes to metaphors. It started with sharing some thoughts about coaching & leadership as a string of pearls in Post 48, which led to a follow up about creating… More #58: Leadership Perspective: Playing Ball
100 Posts in 100 Days In Post 52: Making the Most of My Summer Conference, I shared that I was preparing for a professional learning session. I’ve just blinked and it’s over already! During our closing session, we sat in a circle and each participant shared takeaways and commitments as a result of our time… More #57: Holding Space
100 Posts in 100 Days I know it’s not good etiquette to ask a woman her age. But I am going to share that my lifetime began in 1972. That matters for what I want to share about my last few days. Thursday I had a day to wander in and around New York City… More #56: What’s In a Lifetime?
100 Posts in 100 Days It’s time for “The Pulse”, a collection of things that I have found interesting lately and that are keeping me going. A Slight Change of Plans: The Thai Cave Rescue (Podcast) First off, let me share that “A Slight Change of Plans” was named by Apple as the best podcast… More #55: The Pulse
“What’ on/off the plate”, an extended metaphor and perspective on this common sentiment.… More #53: Leadership Perspective: What’s On The Plate?
100 Posts in 100 Days It’s the summer (or for those of us in South America, the winter) break. Of all years, this is the year to take some time to rejuvenate and refresh. For many educators, myself included, refreshing includes some self-selected learning opportunities. Ones that I am deeply interested in and that I… More #52: Making the Most of My Summer Conference
100 Posts in 100 Days “When you get a groove going, time flies.” Donald Fagen (American musician) “100 Posts in 100 Days” was a bit of an impulsive move for me. The day I dreamed it up was the day I started. I’m usually more of a planner. But I thought I needed a “stretch… More #51: In the Groove (Reflections on 51%)
100 Posts in 100 Days As a young child, with the support of my parents, I began exploring different recreational hobbies and activities. I joined the Brownie Girl Scouts and acted in a play, but I was not fan of the outdoor camp. I was on a soccer team and liked to play fullback,… More #50: Father’s Day Tribute: The Power of Positive Thought
100 Posts in 100 Days My family members think fast and on their feet. If you aren’t paying attention, it can be hard to follow along as they seemingly “jump” to new topics. When that happens, I will ask them, “Can you give me the bouncing ball?” Today’s post is the result of a… More #49: Crafting a Metaphor