Characteristics of Genius – Resolute

The R in PROTAG is for RESOLUTE You need to have a “why” or purpose that moves you into action.  Sharing your genius, having a genius paradigm, means that you have something that is pushing you to move forward.  A resolution to do more.

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Characteristics of Genius – Perspicacity

Perspicacity – big word. Almost too big. But it fits. The first characteristic of genius is the ability to learn, and perspicacity is that and more. The Latin root means to “see clearly” or “look through.” Merriam Webster shares that “…perspicacious implies unusual power to see through and comprehend what is puzzling or hidden.”

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Grades are Obsolete

OBSOLETE!

When I was working on my teaching credential, I had an assignment in one of the classes that I liked. While I’m sure my colleagues were stumped, I knew what to write. The prompt was, “What would you do if you no longer could give grades? How would you motivate your students?” I had been doing that for years!

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“Dare to Lead” (and more) by Brene Brown – Review

With my background in leadership education books that have “lead” or “leader” in the title tend to grab my attention. I am always looking for new information on how to be a better leader and encourage others to do the same. I found Brene Brown’s book “Dare to Lead” a year ago and have spent the last 12 months reading several other of her books as well as watching her TED talks on vulnerability and shame and her Netflix special, A Call to Courage. Something about her work speaks to my soul.

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