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Philadelphia, PA
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Our latest free books give-away, open to all worldwide. This time it's 8 books from the last 200 years, and 8 people will be drawn to pick their choice. Retweet this and you're in for the random draw on Sunday 11 October. Proper books these. Details to follow over next few hours!
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What if the toughest questions in a faculty meeting are actually the most valuable?
Read "Skepticism as a Superpower," in Independent Ideas blog. bit.ly/4gVfp28
#FacultyMeetings #Schools
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The way we give and receive feedback is all wrong. We need to focus on strengths—not dwell on what we perceive as shortcomings. s.hbr.org/3qQdvmF
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Humble leaders help employees feel purposeful, motivated, and energized. s.hbr.org/3iD5U89
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If an employee has made a mistake, don't show frustration. Not even disappointment. Just clarity and support. s.hbr.org/3og1iGX
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A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI—even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret. wired.com/story/ai-carbon-em…
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People who feel respected are more satisfied with their jobs and are more loyal to their companies. s.hbr.org/3phGDSZ
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Create an inclusive, fair, and meaningful experience for older employees. You’ll find that your company will become more innovative, engaging, and profitable. s.hbr.org/43Y5fG2
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“Communication comes in both words and deeds, and the latter are often the most powerful form. Nothing undermines change more than behavior by important individuals that is inconsistent with their words.” s.hbr.org/4bmmzqw
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“I only know that I will never again trust my life, my future, to the whims of men.”
This week, we’ve unlocked our interview with Toni Morrison from the archive. buff.ly/3scRSDh
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OK, let me solve American "economic anxiety" very quickly. I'm gonna sort it out for you in less than ten tweets and then you won't have that excuse anymore. You ready? Here goes.
The cause is capitalism and greed. That's it. Nothing else. Just that.
LiteratureTeacher retweeted
We keep Sabbath not because it makes us more productive at work. We keep it to resist the idol of productivity.
We are more than what we produce.
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EA boys’ cross country gets 3rd out of 14 teams in the varsity race and 2nd in the JV race at George School invitational. Go EA!
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“In a doomed effort to forestall suffering, we protect our kids from conflict, danger, and anything that might offend or alarm them,” writes @arthurbrooks. “This strategy has proven catastrophic for happiness”: theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
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Wisdom from @SteeleThoughts 👇
ALT “Some would say administrators should visit classrooms, because that is how they can provide ‘Instructional Leadership.’ That may be true. But I think they should be in classrooms, so they always remember how challenging the work of teaching is.” —Danny Steele, Principal
Flashback for July 20, 2024
28 points
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Play here:
nytimes.com/interactive/2024…
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Future generations will study how media outlets called on Biden to drop out following a terrible debate performance, but not on Trump after being found guilty of 34 felony counts. A complete and utter failure of our media and our country.
Boston Globe editorial board calls on Biden to end his campaign ow.ly/5bvb105zaUi
