Trusting Others When You Need Help

Q: How can I trust others to help me?  I sometimes have trouble trusting others. I know that they are (generally) good people and mean well, but sometimes it just seems easier to do everything myself. But I know that …

10 Ways to Deal with Anger as a Leader

Q: As a leader, I know that I should avoid getting angry and losing control, but it sometimes happens. How can I avoid this? It sounds like you might be a little stressed out. I’ve been there. Leadership is indeed …

7 Ways to Work with Different Personalities

Q: I am a teacher and the head of our English department. I work with many different personalities. How can I be more innovative to improve the department’s achievement?  A: Yes, it can be a challenge to work with many …

8 Ways to Turn around Your Staff

Q: I own a school and have a staff of 17 people. It is hard to recruit staff because of our school’s location. The staff I have do not respect my authority. They come late, dress improperly, are insubordinate, and …

7 Strategies to Effectively Engage Youth in Activities

Q: I lead a group of young people between the ages of two to 26. Attendance is very poor for our weekly meetings and are a bit hard to organize. How can I make these gatherings interesting?  A: It can …

Six Tips to Manage Volunteers

Q: How can I better manage my volunteers?  As a person who has worked in the nonprofit sector for 20 years, I know how important volunteers are to the mission of our organizations. I also know, having volunteered for a …

How to be an Effective Public Speaker with an Accent

Q: How can I be an effective public speaker when I have an accent?  Your accent is a part of who you are. It makes you unique and can distinguish you from the crowd. On the other hand, when we …

Helping Students Develop Good Character

Q: How can I help my students develop good character?  As adults, we have a great opportunity to influence the children around us. We do this through our example, including our choices and actions (children are always watching and learning!) …

6 Ways to Establish Yourself as a Trusted and Respected Leader

Q: How can I establish myself as a trusted and respected leader?  As leaders, we have the opportunity to have a positive influence on other people, our organizations, our communities, and beyond. Establishing yourself as a trusted and respected leader …

What I love most about being a teacher

Over the nearly 20 years that I have been a teacher, I have had the privilege of teaching and learning with thousands of interesting, smart, and accomplished people. Many of my students have touched my life in a special way …