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[Abecedary of Reflection] Think Time

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

T: Think Time Why pick one “t” word when you can pick two?! As I move towards the end of this reflective journal, I am reminded of how fast time flies. There is never enough of it when you really … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Slow Down

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

S: Slow Down As I get closer to the end of the alphabet and this abecedary journey, I am reminding myself of the power and importance of slowing down. While I had a list of possible “s” words ready for … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Resiliency

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

R: Resiliency Leadership is often about resiliency… standing up in the face of adversity, getting back up after being pushed down, planting the seeds of hope in what appears to be a field of rocks or concrete or unturned stones. … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Quotes

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

Q: Quotes I just said to a friend the other day, “I could sit and read quotes all day!” One way that I like to push my own thinking is to reflect about quotes I read from other leaders and … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Possibilities

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

P: Possibilities Reflection is often dedicated to the past- what we coulda/should/woulda done if only…  What if we took the time, instead, to reflect on the possibilities of what could be- to look ahead to a bright and hopeful future? … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Organization

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

O: Organization Often when I hear people talk about the reasons [or excuses] they do not reflect much, time is mentioned. I know that I do not have significant more time than other people, so how do I find/ make … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Networking

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

N: Networking What do you think of when you hear the term “networking”? Since the explosion of social media, networking has taken on a whole new meaning. In my doctoral research, I’ve studied social network learning, which has nothing to … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Metacognition

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

M: Metacognition Metacognition- thinking about one’s own thinking “Thinking about one’s own thinking improves performance and the ability to work independently. The ability to stand back and observe one’s own though process is an important skill of effective learners.” – … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Listening

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

L: Listening   Flickr photo by Ky Olsen used under creative commons license. The more I read on coaching and leading, the more I reflect on the importance of listening. Listening is an art. An art that requires active participation … Continue reading →

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[Abecedary of Reflection] Knowledge

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

[Abecedary of Reflection] K: Knowledge How do you acquire knowledge? Do you know what kind of a learner you are? Do you learn best by listening, viewing, reading, or writing? When it comes to knowledge, do you have a growth mindset … Continue reading →

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