http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese The Place for Difference-Making, Optimism, Inspiration, Hope, & Appreciative Inquiry Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:50:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dare to Hope - Dare to reject pessimism. Dare to dream of a world where peace is valued, where people reign over profit, where hope in tomorrow drives the way we think, act, and respond to each other. This world is possible - if we dare to IMAGINE its existence and ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1233  Imagine educators following the lead of scientists that it is more cost-effective to spend money on preventive healthcare than to treat someone with a disease or physical ailment. This might mean reconceptualizing what "life long" learning means. Imagine it meaning from conception to death. Imagine the impact on social diseases ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1229 Appreciative inquiry is "other-centered" moving away from focus on the self to focus on the collective good. In my experience, it works because of the collaborative efforts to listen to the stories of others and recognize in the listening that we are all connected to each other at a deep ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1224 I am continually amazed and humbled by my brothers and sisters in our global community and their generous hearts. The cable news channels provide us with ample evidence of what is wrong, I assert that good abounds, overflowing, making our world a better place. It doesn't receive the same publicity ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1221 Congratulations to coach Tressel & the football team. Their hard fought victory over Iowa earned them a trip to the Rose Bowl. The team grew in stature and skill through the season. They overcame adversity. They overcame the cynics and naysayers. They stayed the course. They gave us an example that ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1216 Young People Are Difference Makers Students from a Jewish private school in Salt Lake City are difference makers. The students and their teachers understand "the importance of repairing the earth and being an active part of a neighborhood through serving others." These students and their teachers are growing together, integrating what is ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1212 It is possible to imagine a nation of healthy children? It is possible to work toward that goal? Can you imagine what a nation of healthy people would look like? Can you imagine the impact a healthy nation might have on the Federal budget? A Florida state education official recently called ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1208 I sometimes feel that I am traveling at the speed of light. I jump out of bed excited about my day. I check my calendar to see my schedule. There are meetings with colleagues and students, workout, a class to teach, and paper to write. Unanticipated events add to my ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1204 The mind has direct influence on the body. Researchers continue to demonstrate the power of the mind in healing the body. Sports psychologists use this understanding to propel athelets to great performance. It's time to bring this knowlege into the classroom and teach students to use the power of their ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1201 Difference Makers are Grounded A difference maker is grounded in a set of trusted beliefs, uplifting values, and a firm hope that the future will burst forth like a glorious spring after a long, hard winter. By being grounded, a difference maker expresses a consistent message that echoes his/her beliefs, values, and hope in ... http://people.ehe.ohio-state.edu/rcalabrese/?p=1196