You spent some time with your goals, and now you have a list. Are they going to happen? If you're skeptical about that, you probably have the experience to say, "I've had goals before, but nothing...
The ABCS of Learning
No, not your ABCs from first grade, though that would be a great place to start the ABCS of Learning. These are the critical things we all need to remember as learners.
A - Affective....
Everyone can Learn. Get started with your Goals.
Scientists call it "neuro-plasticity". What it means is that our brain, no matter what age, grows throughout our lifetime. It means everyone can learn!
Though simple to say, the impact of this...
Measuring Performance
There is research reported by Jo Boaler that many people’s fear or dislike of math can be traced back to timed arithmetic races at the chalkboard against other students. If that’s the case,...
Why Isn’t My Performance Always the Same?
A performance can be very different even when done by the same person, with the same knowledge, and practice. A speech done one day in the quiet of your home and the next in front of a noisy crowd...
Evaluation Judo
Judo uses your opponent’s strength and size against him or her. In the same way, assessing the evaluation can turn the power of the authority position around to protect from the negative effects...
Getting in the Zone of Proximal Development
I've written about the importance of measuring quality and the speed of learning and performance so that those metrics may be improved. The amount you accomplish per unit time is your performance...
Your Mindset Matters
Having the right mindset is crucial to learning. I've mentioned elsewhere that making mistakes is better than not when it comes to learning. Neuroscience research shows that little to no brain...
Types of Goals
When people first start writing their goals, they tend to be focused on outcome goals. There are others to be aware of that make goal writing easier and more effective.
- Outcome goals are...
Be a Master Tasker
Once you have your vision, turned your dreams into goals, and planned your steps, then you're done, right?
Work gets done and things accomplished because we spend time performing what's...
Commemorating 9-11: Swords into Tools
...they shall beat their swords into plowshares, ... nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more... -- Isaiah 2:4
The terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001...
A dream is just a dream…
A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline. -- Harvey McKay
Our dreams are important because they set the direction we want to go and help us envision who we want to...
The Explosion of Knowledge
The "size of the digital universe will double every two years", according to insideBigData.¹ You won't be able to keep up with the detail, but you don't have to, thanks to google. What you do...
What is Performance?
Performance, doesn't that have something to do with raises at the end of the year? Yes and no. Most employers conduct an Annual Performance Evaluation to determine how much, if any, increase an...
Being Successful
Like most people, you're probably concerned about success. If you're younger, you may be mostly concerned about success in school, sports, or relationships. If you're a little older, success in...
Welcome to Head4Knowledge – Becoming Your Best
Your best is yet to come. That's because each day is an opportunity to improve your performance. Whether your performance is learning, work, or life, Head4Knowledge will guide you with blog posts,...