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Managing people starts with managing yourself

Getting the most out of your day-to-day work with people means knowing yourself and regularly working on managing yourself. Personal responsibility is the starting point for being granted additional responsibility.
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Why I teach

Why I teach by Tony Mullen
The reasons why I teach are not straightforward or simple. They come from my experiences as a child and as an adult. I hope those experiences help me to better understand children in my classrooms.
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Right tool for the job

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Desired student outcomes has to be top of mind when choosing the right tool or product in the classroom.
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Business lessons from the basketball court

Woman shooting a basketball
Learning is at the core of what I’ve been passionate about over the years, whether it’s on the basketball court or in the business world. Funny how many of my lessons come down to hard work and never giving up.
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What the OBE reminded us about giving thanks

What the OBE reminded us about giving thanks by Nancy Knowlton
Receiving awards that recognize achievements gives one pause to reflect on the many efforts of the people involved in the journey.
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At Buckingham Palace for Dave’s investiture

David Martin and Prince William
The whole process of receiving an OBE is quite quiet and, some would say, mysterious. It turned out to be an amazing day with Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, performing his first investiture, on the Queen’s behalf.
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Always been a blogger

Always been a blogger by Nancy Knowlton
I’ve always shared my thoughts. Today, I continue to be inspired by and write about many interests and passions including education, business management, technology and innovation.
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Taking on new challenges

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After taking some time to consider emerging trends and possible disruptions, it's time to get to work and make some of these big ideas into products and companies that can change the world.
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