Parenting is an awesome responsibility that involves a huge amount of work. It isn't easy to be a great parent! I've had the privilege of speaking to and working with thousands of students and parents. Through these interactions, I've come to … [Continue reading]
A few years ago, I had the privilege of attending a talk by this incredible woman, Marian Wright Edelman. Edelman is the founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund, and she’s been awarded more than 65 (yes, 65!) honorary degrees. She … [Continue reading]
Last week, I wrote an article for TODAY Newspaper entitled "Success in spite of school, not because of it." I received many comments, both online and in person, about my view that if the education system continues the way it is, we are headed down … [Continue reading]
Who could disagree with this saying? Those crazy nights that often involve alcohol, friends, loud music and irresponsible behavior---those are the ones that remain permanently etched in your mind. You’re probably not going to say something … [Continue reading]
Given that many of us go through 12 years or 16 years---or even longer than that---of formal education, it’s no surprise that most of us have strong feelings about the education system. I’m no exception. It’s these strong feelings that compelled … [Continue reading]
Recently, I was looking for something to help me stay motivated, so I decided to put up this quote at my work desk. It’s been more effective than I expected! Of course, the fact that I put up this quote at all means that I occasionally stop when … [Continue reading]
The magic phrase that helps you make friends My good friend once shared with me his secret formula for building rapport with people he’s just met: He tells them that he’s sleepy. “I’m so sleepy. I could really use a nap right now…” He said … [Continue reading]