Author page for Deborah Havert

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Program Manager for Six Seconds, Deb delivers EQ training and consulting to educational and nonprofit organizations.

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Posts by Debbie:

The Qualities We Look for in a President, 19 Mar 2008

What are the qualities of a President of the United States who takes on the mantle of leader? On the MSNBC program “Tim Russert,” Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian, shared the qualities she feels we should be looking for in the President of the United States. Here are the qualities she submitted:
*withstanding adversity
*diverse perspectives
*loyalty
*admitting mistakes
*managing emotions
*defining goals
*knowing how to […]




A Balancing Act, 03 Mar 2008

It has frequently been the practice of many teachers and administrators to “prepare” teachers for the students they will be having in their classes the next year. That preparation may entail learning about  students’ behaviors, learning styles, strengths, and areas needing improvement in their academics. This information can be very helpful so that teachers can plan to modify and enhance their lessons for […]




Times They Are a Changing, 21 Jan 2008

I have had a couple of times lately that tears have welled up in my eyes. As I watch and listen to the events surrounding the presidential campaign, I am really amazed about those citizens who are attempting to become President of the United States. Diversity is such an important value of mine and I […]




Assessing Presidential Candidates “Explanatory Style”, 09 Jan 2008

Last night I found myself glued to the television watching the New Hampshire Primary returns while doing some of my work on the computer. What a fascinating time in United States politics! Listening to the pundits and commentators, I found myself thinking about Dr. Martin Seligman’s work on “explanatory styles” as they relate to candidates […]