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July 26, 2009

Warning: You are a Pig

Bob Sutton has found that leaders have a big problem on their hands. In a recent article in the Harvard Business Review he stated the following: People who gain authority over others tend to become more self-centered and less mindful of what others need, do and say. He cites an experiment where a...  Read Full Post >

March 23, 2009

Following Lincoln's Lead

There is much to be learned from the life and work of our 16th president. Not without reason is he revered for his leadership during the bloodiest crisis in our nation's history. Dorothy Kearns Goodwin has written an insightful book (Team of Rivals) on Lincoln's political genius, in particular, as...  Read Full Post >

February 24, 2009

Creativity and the Fundamentals

One of the criticisms I've come across about accountability measures based on standardized tests goes something like this: If we assess students based on standardized tests, teachers will "teach to the test", which when translated, means drill and kill, followed by rote memorization and robotic h...  Read Full Post >

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