Beware the sycophant

Beware the sycophant by Nancy Knowlton
Sycophants are a drain on an organization in so many ways. Organizations must highly value the questioners, the naysayers, the ones who see the world differently than the rest, not the yes men and suck ups.
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Crazy-smart people

Crazy-smart people by Nancy Knowlton
Thinking back to questions I’ve had from people has lead me to think about the future and recognize that working with motivated, smart people is something I want to keep doing.
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An apple a day

An apple a day by Nancy Knowlton
Some of the wise advice and habits about food and health that I learned when I was young have turned out to be helpful throughout my life.
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Reliable funding for tech in schools

Reliable funding for tech in schools by Nancy Knowlton
Technology products in classrooms are here to stay. Accepting that premise means finding a way to provide funding on an ongoing basis.
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Earning business ethically and responsibly

Earning business ethically and responsibly by Nancy Knowlton
Operating our business ethically and responsibly with everyone we deal with is a core part of our values and makes for a sustainable enterprise.
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You are what you think

You are what you think by Nancy Knowlton
We each have a choice as to how we contribute to the thinking process of those around us, at home, at school, at play and at work. Ensuring that we contribute in a healthy and positive way, even as we ask for higher levels of perf
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The good in social mobility

The good in social mobility by Nancy Knowlton
I have been lucky to have benefited immensely from encouragement from others when I was growing up and years of hard work. In fact, I am a good example of what working for a better life coupled with access to education (and a litt
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Failing to succeed

Failing to succeed by Nancy Knowlton
Failing doesn’t have to mean failure. In my case it led to the development of new skills and an early focus on my business career.
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Teachers as learners

Teachers as learners by Nancy Knowlton
Teachers today require multiple options to learn how to use new products. Investing in professional development will pay off by maximizing use of products for both teachers and students.
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Realizing a teaching and learning dream

Realizing a teaching and learning dream by Nancy Knowlton
Ask a group of teachers why they chose their profession, and the answer that you will most often hear is about making a difference in the lives of children. Most often, teachers were good students themselves, and they want nothing
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