Forget Powerpoint, Sing and Dance for Your A+
What I wouldn’t give to see my students singing, dancing, and grinning about trying to get good grades!
The standard Dutch goal is to get a 6 out of 10 to pass, no better. It is a shame that too few Dutch students show an interest in achieving higher grades. (In the US, you flunk out of school for getting 6 out of 10!) With widespread access to extremely affordable education, it is definitely a missed opportunity.
Check out this great parody of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”; “Scholar Ladies” performed by student from Milwaukee’s HOPE Christian Schools. To compete with these students in the future, a mediocre 6 will never do!
Maybe my students will choreograph a few moves of their own for class on Tuesday morning? But Guys, please skip the Justin Timberlake “Single Ladies” black leotards and the “Scholar Ladies” school girl outfits too!
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Do You Dare to Mix It Up?
Ever noticed that Accountants seem to know a lot of other Accountants and Artists tend to hang out with other Artists?
It is easy to fall into this trap and stay within your comfort zone. Meeting the same people (or similar type) all the time will result in a less effective professional network. This is also true online. Connecting with like-minded people is great, but can lead to tunnel vision.
Meeting interesting people outside of your own profession is a powerful way to strengthen your business and make life more interesting!
How to make it happen? Read about subjects and attend events beyond your immediate areas of interest and outside your zip code. Think twice before you “unfriend ” someone that doesn’t share your opinions or political views. Reach out to connect with people from all walks of life via social networks. Check Meetup.com to find interesting gatherings to attend or try a local Tweetup?
How will you Mix it Up?
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