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Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry

Too often we are absorbed in the rush. We are leveraging technology to do more, but are accomplishing less. We are frustrated when relationships don't yield fruit after the first…

Increasing our Personal “IQs”

Summer is fast approaching and what an opportunity to increase our IQs!For those curious, I'm not talking about that test that tells us nothing about the true potential and internal…

Everyone Needs Windshield Time

I love driving. I love travel. As I reflect about why this is the case, the shutting out of the stresses of the day is a huge part of the…

What is a WIN?

Last week Tuesday we had one of our largest contest days of the year. We had students competing in Vet Science, Food Science, Ag Sales, Livestock Judging, and Prepared Public…

Profiles in Learning ~ An Introduction

Learning is everywhere.We learn new skills for a job.We learn the names of new friends.We learn the lyrics to our favorite song.We learn the rules of a game.We learn a new…

The Greatest Teacher

Plenty of education studies and books have approached answering the question: What makes a great teacher?Jennifer Hogan has a wonderful blog on this specific topic found here:http://www.thecompellededucator.com/2018/02/the-1-key-for-being-good-teacher.htmlAs we approach the…

Confessions of a Yes Addict — A Case of Failed Balance

26 Mar 201817 Apr 2025

Will you serve on the calendar committee? Yes, absolutely! Will you help with the upcoming community fundraiser? Yes, no problem! Will you serve on the Extension Board? Yes, I can…

The Underdogs

This March Madness will go down as a record-breaking, exhilarating ride. The year of the underdogs is a fitting name for what has happened during this post-season. Everyone loves the…

Aspiring to Inspire

Recently, while at a workshop I was struck by the claim of a participant that our focus in education must be to design schools for those who want to learn…

Paradigm #4 – You Don’t Get It

Of the five paradigms that I've spent the past few posts exploring, this one stands out as the most dangerous pitfall for those involved in preparing our youth. It's easy…