Intentional Learning
13 August 2024
Janie completed Heather Severino’s LinkedIn Learning course, Cert Prep: PowerPoint Associate, and was excited to develop her skills in a new area.
What We're Reading Now
Everyone Needs a Cheering Chicken
30 July 2024
Allison read Woo Hoo! You’re Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton to her five-year old friend who agreed it would be better if everyone had an overenthusiastic chicken.
Know Thyself
16 July 2024
Inscribed on the Greek Temple of Apollo is the famous Delphic maxim "Know Thyself." Plato believed true wisdom came from understanding one's character and true nature. Jean Gomes’ sense of self framework from his book, Leading in a Non-Linear World: Building Wellbeing, Strategic and Innovation Mindsets for the Future introduces such a tool for self-reflection.
Peek-a-boo Matters
2 July 2024
Barbara watched seven-year-old Molly Wright’s TED Talk, How every child can thrive by five, and was impressed with her skill and passion at delivering information about important brain research.
Practicing Hard Empathy
18 June 2024
Janie revisited Imaginable: How to see the future coming and feel ready for anything—even things that seem impossible today by Jane McGonigal and was captivated by the concept of hard empathy.
