The Power of Mindfulness
Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzzword lately. Once considered a touchy-feely term reserved for those on the fringe, mindfulness has slowly made its way to mainstream society. So why the shift? Science. The more that scientists discover about brain development and human health and wellness, the more they are learning about the power […]
The Resilient Mindset Model Overview
The (Updated) Resilient Mindset Model The unpredictable nature of today’s world demands resiliency. To be successful, we have to be able to respond to challenge quickly and decisively. The big issues of today– poverty, war, climate change– and the small, everyday issues—overextended schedules, illnesses– require a new way of thinking, one that needs to be […]
Feeding The Ant Using TRMM as a Lens for Mindful Investment
**This blog is part of a series using The Resilient Mindset Model as a lens to analyze interesting topics. For background information about the model, please see http://centerforresilientleadership.com/uncategorized/the-resilient-mindset-model-overview/ After my last blog, several people asked me to write a follow-up giving suggestions of how to develop brain pathways that encourage long-term investment. In other words, answering […]
Brian Williams: The Grasshopper Made Him Do It
We all do it. In a moment of excitement, we exaggerate a story. Embellish just a bit. Sometimes, we are fully aware and consciously choose to change the memory. Sometimes, it is more unconscious, but then we notice, perhaps surprising ourselves and wondering why we did it. Sometimes, we don’t notice at all. Because in […]
The Tale of Two Interviews: How to Undermine 12 years of Work in 2 Hours or Less
At many schools, admissions teams are unable to interview each applicant. Through alumni interviews, they rely the alumni to help give them a “personal perspective.” Let’s face it–on paper a lot of applicants look the same. Pretty impressive, actually. So the interview, though far from the most critical aspect of an application, might just be […]
Effective Evaluations: Motivating the Brain for Growth
From report cards to performance reviews, we get a lot of feedback throughout our lives. Some feedback leaves us feeling on top of the world, some leaves us ready to pack our bags and move on. Interestingly, it is not necessarily the content of the evaluation that makes us feel that way, but they way […]
The (Fault?) in Our Brains: The Adolescent Odyssey (Dedicated to Bridget)
Long ago, I was talking to my son, right after his 2-year-old sister had chomped down on his arm as he was taking a choking hazard away from her. Understandably, he was pretty shaken as we applied ice to the red indents which perfectly mimicked her nice set of sharp toddler teeth. “2-year-olds bite,” I […]
A Nation of Grasshoppers
Last Saturday, I joined the Women’s March in New York City with my two daughters. I went because I believe in the stated mission. I went with a vision of the Civil Right marches and Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.” I went because I felt that we had a responsibility to […]
Acquiring ADD Symptoms
“Sam doesn’t have ADD. He can pay attention just fine. I have seen him play video games for hours without any problem.” “It’s not really about attention. People with ADD can focus attention in specific areas. It is more of a problem with the executive functions, like being able to plan ahead, organize, and control […]
“Use your brain!” Teaching Kids How
“Use your brain!” Come on, we have all said it at one time or another when our kids are not making the best of choices. And sometimes, those choices are pretty unbelievable. But, the truth is, we cannot expect our kids to use their brains unless they learn how. The more that I learn, the […]
