Posts Tagged renewal
Motivation & Daniel Pink
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in Farside, Leadership on January 31, 2010
It seems fortuitous that I wrote last night on Mike Rowe and then found Daniel Pink shortly after to reflect on the nature of motivation. These are two very nice videos back-to-back and tell… Continue reading
Which path to take…
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in China, Evolution, Leadership, Teaching/Learning on November 4, 2009
Two Million Minutes
A debate continued to brew regarding the general focus of education and how to reconcile the differences between schools in three distinct cultures and two significantly different dichotomies. It’s western… Continue reading
Student learning and the new era of professional development…
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in Leadership, Teaching/Learning on October 12, 2009
I’ve been impressed with my re-introduction to educational reform in Washington through my Superintendent Leadership Seminar (first in a year long series). The concept here is personalizing student learning and this is far beyond earlier… Continue reading
In reflection on Jeffrey Canada…
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in Evolution, Leadership, Teaching/Learning on August 21, 2009
After discussing the Harlem Children’s Zone…
What would you rather have, a blanket of mediocrity, or a quilt of excellence?
This American Life Podcast – Interview of Jeffrey Canada
Baby College… Continue reading
Team Leadership
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in Leadership on March 24, 2009
Lencioni (2002) paints a wonderful picture of the development of teams that captures a valid representation of team renewal… Continue reading
Star Trek, CNY, Noah’s ARK, & Leadership
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in Farside, Leadership on February 1, 2009
Three interesting events linked in my consciousness and have driven me into inspiration. Stay with me while I meander through my thoughts.
Celebrating the Chinese New Year for the 10th time in Asia has… Continue reading
Happy Lunar New Year!!
Posted by Jon P. Zurfluh in China on January 25, 2009


