What is Talent?
October 6, 2009 by katemckeon · 15 Comments
Talent is one of those things we talk about all the time, but very rarely define. How often do you refer to someone doing something incredible: Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Dara Torres, Usain Bolt as a Natural Talent?
Since that often feels a bit like a cop-out, let’s dive in to the science of [...]
Why you want to Win
October 4, 2009 by katemckeon · 15 Comments
The internet has brought tremendous opportunity to the masses. Who would have predicted 20 years ago that selling schlocky stuff that didn’t sell at your garage sale on a little community website would allow you to make millions of dollars?** Yet, eBay has done just that.
The success of eBay highlights the idea that as individuals [...]
A lighter note
October 2, 2009 by katemckeon · 13 Comments
This week we got into some heavy thoughts about education. Thank you for going down that road with me. We’ll be right back in it next week, but for today, how about a lighter bit?
I am a big fan of champagne.
So I read about it whenever possible. I came across an article that discusses new [...]
Leadership in Education: No Child Left Behind
October 1, 2009 by katemckeon · 15 Comments
Rewriting the No Child Left Behind Law is in process. If you have children in school this may be important to you. If you are childless, it may seem unimportant.
That couldn’t be farther from the truth.
Whether or not you have children, if you plan to be living in 20 years, how our children are educated [...]
