We think of the Olympics as one of our greatest opportunities to see the top athletes perform on the world’s biggest stage. But even if you tune in to every minute of the Olympic games, you only see a small piece of the picture. What about all the months, weeks, and hours these athletes, teams and coaches spend preparing? How ... Read More »
What can leaders learn from the world’s best NFL coaches? Charged with everything from building a team from the ground up to managing strong personalities, there’s a lot to learn from star NFL coaches. These are the leaders who make their living forming a team of people to not only accomplish a difficult goal like winning a championship, but to help ... Read More »
Author Scott Morrison, a student in the Doctor of Education program at Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies, explores the topic of emotional intelligence. As a former teacher and principal, and current district curriculum director, I have long been interested in the power of emotional intelligence; if there is one thing all people have in common, it’s emotion. It is ... Read More »
It’s that time of year again—the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and people are dressing up to sit outside and watch their friends and family receive hard-won and well-earned diplomas. For this year’s CPS commencement ceremonies, the keynote speaker was Karen Kaplan, CEO of the Hill Holliday advertising agency. Ms. Kaplan’s speech posed the question, “What makes a ... Read More »