“Landmark study reveals number one factor impacting student learning”
March 28, 2024
Originally posted in our March 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. In a review of 2,100 meta-analyses from over 40 years, Professor John Hattie has uncovered what he believes to be the main factors in improving student engagement. In his report, Hattie emphasizes the importance of shifting educational culture towards fostering excitement and engagement in both teachers and students. He highlights the critical role of high expectations and embracing diverse learning opportunities. Ultimately, he underscores the transformative…
Read more“Post-pandemic, our bored and disconnected teenagers need a whole lot more than high-dosage tutoring”
Originally posted in our March 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. In her piece, “Post-pandemic, our bored and disconnected teenagers need a whole lot more than high-dosage tutoring,” Elina Alayeva writes for The Hechinger Report, discussing the crucial need to make the public high school system more relevant and meaningful for teenagers. This connection to the learning process, coupled with meaningful content, resonates with ELI’s belief in teaching people to think entrepreneurially as a solution to improving…
Read more“Stop Coachsplaining!”
February 29, 2024
Originally posted in our February 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. “Stop Coachsplaining!” delves into the intricate relationship between coaches and teachers, highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive direction-giving by coaches. Coaches engage in coachsplaining when they dominate conversations, prescribe solutions without considering teachers’ perspectives, and focus solely on instructional techniques rather than student needs. This approach undermines professional growth by oversimplifying complex issues, diminishing teachers’ autonomy and motivation, and hindering genuine learning opportunities. By recognizing the…
Read more“Don’t Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering”
Originally posted in our February 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. In Joseph Nguyen’s book, “Don’t Believe Everything You Think,” he reminds us that our interpretation of events shapes our emotional response, not the events themselves. This insight underscores the power of mindset in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. By understanding how our thoughts influence outcomes, we can cultivate resilience and find happiness amidst adversity—a fundamental principle of the entrepreneurial mindset. “It’s not about the events that…
Read more“How Leaders Fake Psychological Safety”
January 30, 2024
Originally posted in our January 2024 Top of Mind Newsletter. Creating psychological safety, vital for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, is a delicate balance for leaders. Striving for open communication, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and valuing honest feedback are all essential components. However, there’s often an unconscious tension between encouraging authenticity and maintaining a comfortable equilibrium. Many leaders inadvertently adopt performative psychological safety, hindering their teams. Data indicates that only a quarter of leaders possess…
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