What teachers really want for gifts

The truth is, there is no milestone you reach as an innovator where “you’ve made it.” Where everything you create, from this moment forward, is guaranteed to be successful. Innovation, and the act of creating anything new in society, is a discovery process that takes hard work. And for every day or hour you spend enjoying how far you’ve come, you’ll have to experience hundreds of challenging hours where you question whether you’re moving in the right direction at all. … [Read more...] about 6 habits of the most innovative people

Identify why it’s important to work with the person To work together successfully, get clear on why the collaboration is important. For example, maybe you’ve been put on a high-profile project together. Or maybe you want to be seen as a team player by your manager. Use the reason to craft a purpose statement, says Valdes-Dapena. It can help to tie it to a mission statement or big picture idea to give it deeper impact. “A purpose statement helps you build an alliance around a shared purpose,” he says. “It doesn’t mean you have to be friends. It helps you get back to the purpose of the collaboration so you can focus on doing the work.” … [Read more...] about How to work with someone you can’t stand