This week, we're talking about characteristics of "effective" communication, communication in the digital age, and being present.

A simple conversation is an important first step toward empathy.

We're starting our look at self-management by examining the things that get in the way of living our core values.

Passion leads to purpose, and purpose leads to peace.

We continue our self-awareness work this week by examining our passions.

We're back for the 2020-2021 school year.

We're all facing new challenges, and social-emotional learning is as important as every.

This week, we're focusing on self-awareness by discussing why every student, every person, matters. We're also examining our roles as students and teachers.

My eight-year-old daughter Claire recently wrote my epitaph.

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I tend to get lost, but that's not all bad.

Janae Marie Kroc is an inspiring person with a powerful message. She is a transgender woman who also identifies as gender fluid and non-binary.

Janae is a former United States Marine, body builder, and world record holding power lifter. She's a cancer survivor, a licensed pharmacist, and a dedicated parent.

I was very fortunate to sit down for a talk with Janae, and she shared many wonderful insights about overcoming adversity, achieving success, and being our truest selves.

Check out the documentary "Transformer", currently on Netflix; and follow Janae through her social media pages listed below.

Janae Marie Kroc

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We get used to things, for worse and for better. We fall into the trap of getting comfortable, but we can also use our adaptability to make change.

We have differences, but we are similar in the most significant ways.