A new study from the Consortium on Chicago School Research finds that although a 1997 Chicago Schools policy that increased the number of college-preparatory science courses that students took and passed, it also kept students from taking higher-level science courses and did not increase the college-going rate, according to Education Week. [...]

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Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice. One of the best moves you can make to “Lead Without a Title” is to train your brain to see every problem as an opportunity. And every setback as a steppingstone to build your skill, access more of your talent and create more exceptional value for your customers. Post from: SUCCESS magazine Blog People who read this also read...Sharma: The Time Tactics of Leaders One of the things the best of the best in business (and life) do...Sharma: Leadership 2.0 The New Way to Win The old model of leadership is obsolete. Businesses that were once admired have crumbled....Sharma: How to Do World-Class Work Leadership no longer has to do with the title on your business...

I am not a small man.  BTW, this is Chuck.  You could call me large, big, fluffy (ode to Gabriel Iglesias), husky, bouncer-like, and more.  I am 6'3" 310 pounds.  Large, but proportional.  I've always had a sweet tooth--I love the junk food and sugar in nearly all its incarnations.  This morning, I saw an article on NPR called, "Junk Food Jones Is Wired in Your Brain."  This confirmed what I suspected--I am an addict.  It was shown in a fascinating bit of research which could even diverge into a discussion of ethics and animal research. One quote:  "Inside their little brains, the junk-food eating rats developed a big problem. Just like drug takers, the rats needed a bigger fix of junk food over time to maintain their pleasure. So they kept on eating, and kept on getting fatter. As the scientists explained in their paper, "extended access to palatable high-fat food can induce addiction-like deficits in brain reward function," which...

When I (this is Chuck) began teaching AP Psych, I had difficulty explaining why certain illusions were based in the eye and why others were based in the brain.  I had never had an undergraduate course in sensation and perception and my book resources were almost non-existent.  There is a proliferation of illusion sites on the web, but few actually explain the illusion. I've discovered the Illusion Sciences blog site that explains the illusions much to my delight.

Start Small, Grow Wisely A while ago, I discussed starting your business in a recession and also mentioned a few famous companies that launched during economic slumps. So if you’re thinking about starting a business, don’t give up. But, do make decisions now that will help you succeed. Find a quiet and dedicated office space away from any [...]

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Who’s On Your Team? Do You Have a Guide? I once attended an event featuring Keith Ferrazzi about the power of lifeline relationships. The ones that help you achieve success in business and life. Keith’s advice, “It’s important to build your dream team.” Lifeline Relationships Guide the Way: It’s all about forming mentoring relationships and peer-to-peer connections with people you can trust to [...]

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