Educational Leader | Speaker | Writer
At least I got to enjoy the journey when I was little. The whole process was different, and it definitely helped that I could be a carefree child while my parents took care of the logistics. But now as an adult and living in a different era of safety, the thought of going to an... Continue Reading →
Over the summer, I experienced two makeover opportunities! The first one came from a friend who came to visit me. She has a keen eye for home decorating, so I asked her to give me her feedback on areas in my home. After agreeing, she first asked me to show her everything – not just... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, I attended a college recruitment fair. More than 1,000 students walked through the booths of over 200 colleges from across the country speaking to college recruiters, picking up pamphlets, and filling out forms for future mailing lists. Someone likened the process to “speed dating” in that parents and students try to narrow down... Continue Reading →
The basketball players just came off a close game the night before. The were still chattering about the tough opponents and physicality of the game while stretching before practice officially started. The coach walked in carrying his clipboard in one hand and coffee in the other as usual. The players stopped talking and stood up making... Continue Reading →
Typically, it takes months and even years to prepare for the Olympics venue. Cities are cleaned up, arenas are built, and housing complexes are erected. Event organizers and volunteers arrive in droves to welcome and help the athletes, coaches, and spectators. The focus is on welcoming the athletes and providing them the best care and... Continue Reading →
It was the same reaction as a song getting stuck in my head where I keep singing it throughout the day. When I was a kid, I distinctly remember watching an episode of the aliens in Sesame Street like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCri-vLgSNA What made me remember it to this day, are those aliens repeatedly saying... Continue Reading →
The stories are filled with specific dates, names, and specific statements about the beast who terrorized the people in the tiny, French town of Gevaudan in the 18th Century. The townspeople who saw the beast gave a description of it being part man and part wolf, a werewolf. This werewolf was said to have attacked more than... Continue Reading →
As I continue to share with others about my leadership philosophy and passion, I build on my focus in "Coaching Up Leaders". I have given numerous presentations on this topic based on my experiences and learning over the years. I've found that, regardless of the position you hold and vocation you are in, you always... Continue Reading →
In August of 1752, the bell arrived in Philadelphia. Cast from London's Whitechapel Bell Foundry, it weighed 2,080 pounds and measured 12 feet in circumference around the lip and 3 feet from lip to crown. The original bell cracked, so it was recast twice with more copper to get a better sound and durability. What... Continue Reading →
Dating back to 1911, coal miners in Britain began taking canaries in birdcages into the mine shafts with them. Canaries had a sensitivity to dangerous gases, such as carbon monoxide. Miners worked in areas that had potential for gases to be exposed after a mine explosion or fire. If the canary became distressed or died, miners... Continue Reading →
Neil Gupta, Ed.D. 