Some Kids Don't Need "Grit" They Need Healing

In education circles, there is a lot of talk about "Grit" and having a "Growth Mindset" these days. There are a lot of admistrators and teachers convinced that their kids need to have more "grit."…

A Teacher Complained, “I Don’t Know Why We Need This.”

Recently, there have been several "racially charged controversies" in a school district, and some district leaders believed that their teachers needed to become more interculturally competent. So they hired me to lead the training. Early…

How NOT to Help Poor People

Are you planning an event to highlight your work with vulnerable people?Are you hosting a fundraiser to raise money for your cause?If so, this post is for you and your group. I’ll never forget an…

After 7 YEARS, I Finished My Coursework for My PhD!

I began this PhD journey in 2010, and have kept at it all these years, taking one course a semester so I could continue to speak around the world. Well, I'm not quite finished yet…