Laurie Santos, Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab, has spent years studying what makes people happy. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Santos explained that happiness is not a destination but an ongoing process. She compared it to physical fitness. The activities and habits that contribute to happiness need to […]

I’ve been becoming increasingly convinced that coaching that occurs in a conversational tone can have the greatest impact on an individual’s coachability and thus on their opportunity for growth. In an earlier blog, “Leading and Coaching with Hope and Kindness,” I explored  five qualities of a great leader as as shared in a Psychology Today […]

I heard about a great experience illustrating awe in learning that was shared by a group of middle school students and their teacher in Grand Island, New York. They joined me on this podcast sharing their reflections and insights. As you hear their story consider where these elements of Awe appeared: Awe occurs when we […]

“Coachability is a crucial mindset that builds individual and teacher efficacy and thus student success. Coaching conversations should have a human connectedness built on hope, trust, gratitude, strength, and purpose.” (Jennifer Fraser, 2025, Leading with Hope and Kindness) Listen for human connections in a sample coaching pre-conference. Read the article, “Leading With Hope and Kindness: […]

What changes if we approach problem-solving with a focus on love instead of a focus on fear? Hear how students have become engaged in exploring change by starting with gratitude rather than beginning with “What needs to change?” Adam Fishman, the founder of Onora, a company with a focus on impacting climate change, shares how […]

What might your students discover by entering into conversations over holiday meals that are gratitude-based and curious? Hear Adam Fishman describe his experiences exploring sustainability with teachers, students, and communities. Discover why gratitude is a door opener to curiosity and connection.  Gain resources to explore the possibilities with your students. Visit the Onora website here. […]