Sorry about yesterday's broken link I'm not sure why, but the link yesterday didn't work. Instead of linking again, here is the whole article. I'm training a series of AI coaches for an online version of the MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success book. The goal is to have the AI coach respond as if I were having a conversation with someone. Here is our most recent interaction which was based on the "Perhaps I Can" technique, AI Coach: Welcome! I'm Rishi, and...
11 days ago • 2 min read
I'm training a series of AI coaches for an online version of the MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success book. Here is our most recent interaction
11 days ago • 1 min read
In this powerful episode of "From Caving In To Crushing It," Drew Deraney sits down with Mitch Weisburgh to explore the nuanced world of collaboration beyond traditional compromise. Delve into the five conflict resolution styles and learn why simply meeting in the middle isn't always the answer. Mitch reveals how true collaboration requires resourcefulness and resilience, breaking down the psychological barriers that prevent meaningful connection. Discover strategies for working effectively...
16 days ago • 1 min read
I am excited about being interviewed by Rose Genelle on her What Are We Going to do with all this Future Podcast. We talked about AI in education, mindshifts to utilize AI to drive learning, mindshifts to transform the way kids learn, and how are we going to survive the next few years. WAWGTDWATF - The Future of E... Apr 18 · WAWGTDWATF 30:52
24 days ago • 1 min read
On Thursday, April 23 at 1:00PM Eastern (10:00AM Pacific), Laura Zug, Katie Kastner, and I will be presenting on the Community Leader's Mindset. Laura and Katie are very knowledgable, dynamic, and wonderful speakers. Please register and join us: https://app.heartbeat.chat/laurazug/events/30B965
26 days ago • 1 min read
When we are playful or curious, the amygdala signals the endocrine system to release the “happy” hormones. Dopamine signals the brain that something is pleasurable and worth remembering, Serotonin increases a focused frame of mind for longer periods, Oxytocin increases bonding and social connection and enhances the formation of new neural connections, especially in the hippocampus, which is used for long term memories. Endorphins improve mood and enhance the sense of well-being, and they...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
There is lots of excitement in MindShifting Land. Here are three announcements. Announcement 1 First of all, there are two more courses left in this school year: MindShifting: Flexible Mindsets for Long Term Success starting on April 22 MindShifting: Mastering Your Resourceful Brain starting on May 20 Educators in Washington can register through pdEnroller, and educators in NY can register through Frontline. And here is the MindShifting courses page for everyone else. Announcement 2 Second,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Would you plant vegetables over a toxic waste dump? When we try to change organizations without buy-in and commitment, that's what we are doing. Image created by Gemini AI Read more ...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
On March 18, 2025 we finished up the MindShifting: Conflict and Collaboration course with 12 presentations on lessons that participants created. These are so inspiring, there were lessons for young children through high school, lessons for adults, posters, a song, and an AI generated podcast about a technique to de-escalate a confrontation with a student. You won't want to miss these. The next MindShifting class starts April 22 (NY teachers can find the course on Frontline, WA teachers can...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
