As you finish high school, you will hear plenty of people tell you to find your passion, stay true to yourself, or set goals and chase your dreams. I am here to tell you this is the wrong way of thinking. All of these notations are very self-centered approaches to life. They are inward-focused instead … Continue reading Thoughts for our Graduates
Author: bknightlearning
The Struggle is Real
If you are like me, about ten weeks ago, you were in panic mode. We were closing schools, shifting our learning environments online, and trying to teach remotely. But, after a few weeks, routine set in and things became a little more comfortable. They were not easy, but we became a little more confident with … Continue reading The Struggle is Real
Distractions – Part 3
One last post as I continue to think about distractions that keep us from the real work during this time away from school. As I have pondered about these ideas over the month, I am reminded of a story: Once there were three bricklayers. Each one of them was asked what they were doing.The first … Continue reading Distractions – Part 3
Distractions – Part 2
One item that needs to be addressed further (or given some clarification) from last week’s post -- You have to know what you want out of these next few months before you can work towards it. We have to know what we are trying to accomplish before we can take action to get there. When … Continue reading Distractions – Part 2
Distractions – Part 1
As we move into a new educational environment, we have all had to make numerous changes. Times are challenging, curriculums must be adjusted, and our work environments are very isolated and different. Yet, our goal is still the same. We are still here to serve those around us. Our days are not as regimented as … Continue reading Distractions – Part 1
We Are In This Together – Part 3
In my last post, I discussed differing opinions or ideas and how these can drive a wedge between people we focus on issues rather than putting or focus on people. This time, I want to share a critical component that helps us focus on people first. LISTENING. Think about a recent disagreement with someone. Where … Continue reading We Are In This Together – Part 3
We Are In This Together – Part 2
I want to continue with the ideas I began laying out last month, and delve more into how we can make disagreements a productive process rather than a negative one. The reason that other people disagree with us is not that there is something wrong with them, but rather that the evidence they are using … Continue reading We Are In This Together – Part 2
We Are In This Together
Maybe it is because we just ended February or because it is an election year, but I have been thinking a lot about disagreement. It is not just that we disagree, but how we disagree that causes so many issues. I wanted to take some time during the month of March to share some thoughts … Continue reading We Are In This Together
What Do You Contribute? Part 4
If you look up the definition of integrity, you find two things. First, integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Secondly, integrity is the state of being whole and undivided. Integrity, therefore, is wholeness; and as a virtue, it is uniting belief and action. Breaking that unity (of … Continue reading What Do You Contribute? Part 4
What Do You Contribute? Part 3
I mentioned last week that the Compelled, those that are true leaders, must produce energy for themselves and often for others. This process is the challenge of living compelled. Energy is finite. If you are a compelled leader, you have to find ways to build and recover energy. You cannot give what you don't receive. … Continue reading What Do You Contribute? Part 3
