Posts by Lynne Watts
Are you a leader? One question to ask.
Leadership and You Lately I’ve been doing a lot of leadership training at schools and conferences. What qualities do you think of when you think of great leaders? Integrity? Grit? Determination? Passion? Purpose? While these are all qualities that we may aspire to, John Quincy Adams penned a powerful leadership quote that can encompass all these…
Read MoreThe growth mindset and success
Growth Mindset is the Key to Success Which statement describes what you believe:? You can learn new things but you really can’t change your IQ very much. Your IQ is something that is just part of your DNA. You can not only learn new things but substantially change how intelligent you are. In her book…
Read MoreBurned out?
Four Ways to Overcome Burnout At my age, I talk to a lot of retired teachers as well as many educators who are counting the years until they can retire. While I do know teachers who absolutely love their work, there are a large number who are dissatisfied. In fact, about 50% of new teachers…
Read MoreOne Word to Create Focus
One Word and Focus Kids grow up so fast. The world changes even faster. What will your students be like in five years? Ten years? Do they have a vision for the future? Do they have an idea of the values and the principles that are their foundation? Stephen Covey wrote extensively about the importance of…
Read MoreThree ways to tackle anxiety among children
The Anxiety Epidemic There is no question that anxiety among children (and adults for that matter) is on the rise. When I first began school counseling over 20+ years ago it was rare to have a child referred for anxiety. By the time I left the field five years ago, I was running a regular…
Read MoreSeven Secrets to Effective Teacher-Parent Communication
In a previous post, I identified ten ways that educators could establish effective communication with parents. Communication however, is a two way street. Parents also have a responsibility and an opportunity to establish a relationship with their child’s teacher. Here are seven ways for parents to create open communication while empowering your child to be…
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