Perhaps it is because I have a two-year old and I read children’s books every night for bedtime, but I’ve been thinking a lot about storytelling lately. It could also be the data nerd in me. In a world increasingly shaped by data, dashboards, and strategic plans, it’s easy to forget that behind every metric…
Tag: Growth Mindset
How does using the word “maybe” in student development change the conversation with student leaders?
What if “maybe” is the key to helping students grow? Explore how possibility can reshape student leadership and learning.
The Art of the Word “Maybe”
The word no ends conversations. It closes doors. It tells a student — or a colleague — that there’s no path forward. And yet, so often, that no is based on systems or assumptions we’ve never challenged. A form, a deadline, a requirement — something that feels immovable until someone dares to ask, why not?
Paul York, Ph.D. 