The teachers at the Montessori Schools are working their magic to teach the children about conscious discipline (consciousdiscipline.com) and adapting techniques to redirect negative behavior into positive outcomes. According to the … [Read more...]
The Office Bully
As new talent joins the organization, the old guard is threatened. As a default, the 'lifers' have a tendency to pull rank, to establish who is boss and to squish any iota of enthusiasm from the new, motivated people. "This is how we do things … [Read more...]
When It Pours…
It's been the worst rainstorms we have seen in Tampa for over a decade. Major parts of the city are flooded and the ground is saturated to desperate levels. Of course, this rain deluge coincides perfectly with my University of Tampa team playing host … [Read more...]
From the Archives — August 2014
Simple is Better (originally posted August 25, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/simple-is-better/) We have a penchant for making simple things complex. We assume that complex technology, processes, and business models make us smarter … [Read more...]