The Power of Acknowledgment in Corporate Teams Hey leaders, what if I told you that one of the perks of your job is that you get to make people feel great. No matter your industry, your title, or the number of people you manage, every leader, manager and CEO has the...
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Teachers, 15 minutes to a happier work day
More than a Starbucks Gift Card this Teacher Appreciation Teachers, this newsletter is devoted to you. Grab paper and pen or fire up a Google doc, because we’ve got a quick coaching exercise just for you. It’ll only take 15 minutes and could make your workday a whole...
Middle School Matters
Let’s rewrite the things middle schoolers say. There are a slew of recent Tik Tok videos devoted to “Things Middle Schoolers Say” and they are full of snide comments, targeted insults, side eyes and insecure groupthink. None of that sounds too far off from my middle...
Resolving Conflict is an Act of Love
Do you agree? Of course February is a time for expressing affection toward those we love, but it is also an ideal time to address and resolve conflicts with people we are at odds with, as sometimes these negative relationships take up even more of our time and energy....
It’s Our Favorite Time of Year!
Watch the Video to Find Out Why As we kick off this new school year, we are thrilled to share heartfelt testimonials from students whose lives have been significantly enriched by our life coaching programs, leading to greater happiness and pride. Reflecting on the...
Taglines for a Great School Year!
By: Casey Seidenberg Dreading back-to-school? Do this! Do you have that familiar mix of back-to-school anticipation, dread, and impending “I’m going to get lost in the school maze” anxiety. What if I told you that you possess a secret weapon to...
Does Your Summer Have Enough Fun & Adventure?
This month, we’re focusing on Fun & Adventure from the 12 Areas of Life. Here to share her Summer Fun design with you is Human Better EDU Director of Operations, Ayla Davidson. Press play to hear how she is not just “fitting in” the fun, but striving to make it...
Conquering the Epidemic of Loneliness
Earlier this month, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report called the “Epidemic of Loneliness” and advised on the “Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community”. In a nutshell, people are lonelier than ever, and since social connection and community are the...
What Teachers Really Want for Teacher Appreciation Week
A friend, who works in education, recently told me that 50 principals, in a nearby school district of 209 schools, are planning to quit this year. That is almost 25% of the district’s leaders quitting in one year. It is not breaking news that teachers are...
All I Need to Know I Learned in 6th Grade
Some people say “all you need to know, you learned in Kindergarten”. Well, my students are learning all they need to know in 6th grade, and telling me they’ve never felt better. How many middle schoolers do you know who can say that? As I wrap up a Take Charge of Your...
