The National Voice for All Primary School Principals

Always Strive to Be a Better You: Stop It!

 

Always Strive to Be a Better You: Stop It! - "A trusted and respected colleague of mine once introduced me to a problem-solving strategy she watched on an episode of 'Mad TV'. Now, wait a minute, just because she watches 'Mad TV' doesn’t mean she can’t be a trusted colleague and respectable individual. In fact, there are lots of things about 'Mad TV' that can help develop one’s critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning approaches, and professional capacity. Just because I can’t think of one in particular doesn’t mean it’s not there, right?

"Anyway, she told me of a skit in which the main character’s response to aversive behaviors was to yell 'Stop it!' at the offender. That’s it. Just those two little words. It’s contrary to the Nike philosophy and might even make Phil Knight jealous of its brevity, but sometimes succinct wins."