Archive for May 2015
Woohoo! Thoughtful 18 minute TED Talks are in equally thoughtful written form – SCN Encourager
Now you can just scan those “ideas worth spreading.” Reading. Sometimes I wonder about its future. I really do. Naturally, I don’t have any facts or figures to back up my worries, but given the ever-increasing popularity of video and all things visual today, isn’t it only logical that people will start reading less and less? Once in awhile, though,…
Read MoreTime-Saving Tricks & Hacks
It’s May. Which probably means that you’re busier than ever. The end of the school year seems to bring with it a ton of events, awards to be printed, and field trips to be planned and taken. I find that I am on my computer more frequently, too, to make sure all of those things get done.…
Read MoreFor only $3, I thought this was the perfect Mother’s Day gift. – SCN Encourager
What mom wouldn’t want a break from flowers? Mothers must find it tiresome. Having the same conversation with friends right after Mother’s Day every year. “Hi [insert mother’s name here]. How was your Mother’s Day?” “Same ol’. Same ol’, [insert a friend’s name here]. I got flowers again. I fake like I like them, but sure wish my kid had…
Read MoreDid you know your brain craves “visuals?” – SCN Encourager
How comforting is today’s news? We never have to fear zombies again. It’s true. And you’ll be amazed by the logic of it all. Fact #1: Zombies crave brains. Fact #2: Each one of us has a brain. Therefore: We should’ve all been eaten by zombies by now. But we haven’t been! Now… you may feel victimized by the Legislature…
Read MoreThe social media conundrum; post with speed or post with polish
This is Part II of SCN’s interview with Kristin Magette, author of “Embracing Social Media: A Practical Guide to Manage Risk and Leverage Opportunity.” Kristin’s book belongs in every school communicator’s reference library. It’s saturated with practical advice and inspiration about using social media to fortify and expand your school community. (And if you missed Part I last week, it’s…
Read MoreWhat do good leaders inevitably attract? – SCN Encourager
It ain’t fame and fortune, folks. Sorry. Wish it was. Leadership expert Ron Edmondson says leaders are magnets for pain. And while the general public may only see “the gain” – or whatever else the media chooses to report out – the reality is that it’s not uncommon for every leader’s “stamina” to be consistently challenged.…
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