Setting the Tone and Strengthening Relationships
I've been reading psychologist Rick Hanson's weekly newsletters for years, but this week's post on trying a softer tone really r
Priming Positive Change and Trust with Appreciative Inquiry
As I read Angela's honest revelations about how she feels when some people distrust consultants, and her reaction to Lisa Meade's po
Before You Blame the Leader.....
It happens to people that I admire all too often, and every time it does, the sting lingers. They work hard to serve others only to find...
Entertainers and Peacekeepers: Building Community Through Human Affinity Mapping
We learn so much from Peter Anderson, a middle school teacher from Washington D.C. whose work is featured in our new book, Hacking School...
Building a Forum to Help People Talk About the Tender Spots in Our Systems
On Monday, Ellen shared her experiences as a facilitator of a series of forums conceptualized, planned, and led by student members of the...
Building Empathy through Conversational Forums with LGBTQ Students
Students who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, like other marginalized groups, often seek support from compassionate adults in order to feel