A1) Mediocre and "good enough" will not do. Stretch yourself to truly excel. Don't beat yourself up if you miss the target; better to shoot for the stars and only hit the moon rather than shoot for the ground and hit it. #EngageChat
I believe that setting high (but reasonable) expectations helps develop other skills such as critical thinking, resilience, goal setting, and a strong work ethic. #EngageChat
SOOOO many people seem to love to say "I'm bad at math." This is such a self fulfilling, yet totally false, prophecy. Whatever happened to the "Little Engine that Could." #engagechat
I have discovered that unrealized expectations of others can often trigger anger (think: getting cut off in traffic); One solution, have no expectations. Other solution, expect the unexpected, adjust and excel. #EngageChat
"I expect them all to become the best 'them' they can become, using whatever their talents may be and traveling to where the desires of their heart may lead them." #engagechat
A5) As an introvert, I am not at my best in large crowds. Also, when I am in groups that are already well established, I struggle to be recognized as "one of the gang." And pretty much this feeling is all in my head. #EngageChat
Hey #engagechat To keep expectations high, build on strengths made visible by a strong formative assessment culture. Join the first of three chats, three venues and ONE topic. The series begins Sunday on the #MNlead chat. Join one or catch them all.
Q2: It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy (a term couned by sociologist Robert Merton). This is when person unknowingly causes a prediction to come true, due to the simple fact that he or she expects it to come true. #Engagechat
