A Senior’s Opportunity to Engage Peaceful Alternatives

Waking up to the news too often means encountering panic and misunderstanding. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As seniors, we have the wisdom and experience to recognize when public discourse is driven by hostility rather than harmony. If we see leaders resorting to inflammatory rhetoric instead of… Read more »

Seniors’ Love as a Superpower—This Valentine’s and Beyond

Could seniors help us to re-imagine love’s power as a growth mindset force this Valentine season? Let’s open a white board  or start a poster to query seniors, and have them complete the sentence, “Love is …” What if Valentine’s Day brought us more than fleeting romance—what if a Valentine… Read more »

Can Seniors Disagree and Still Build Bridges?

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In a world where disagreements often divide, seniors have the wisdom and experience to show that differing viewpoints can lead to richer, more meaningful conversations. While some people get stuck in rigid thinking, the truth is that respectful disagreements can unlock fresh insights, strengthen relationships, and inspire ethical breakthroughs. If… Read more »

From Corrupt Leadership to Growth-Focused Facilitation

When leadership falters—becoming ineffective or corrupt—we don’t have to remain stuck in frustration or despair. Instead, we can cultivate facilitators who lead with integrity, foster resilience, and create opportunities for growth. We Facilitate Growth Through ConnectionTrue leadership isn’t about power or control—it’s about mutual inspiration. By surrounding ourselves with people… Read more »

Turning Tough Times into Opportunities for Growth

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When tough times strike, it can be tempting to lean on insincere positivity—forcing ourselves to smile or telling others to “just be happy.” However, this can lead to something psychiatrist Gayani DeSilva describes as toxic positivity—a mindset that pressures us to deny our struggles, masking pain instead of addressing it… Read more »

Inspiring New Solutions to Bullying

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Before we encounter a bully or cynic in the group – we can pre-empt that person from impacting our session’s good  tone by using a few tips, tools and tactics to help pivot and move back into growth mindset mode, without shame or blame to any. Tips, Tools, and Tactics… Read more »

Mentoring Facilitators in Growth Mindset Skills

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Transforming Facilitation: From Talks to Transformative Collaboration What if every session we facilitators lead became a space where curiosity sparked, ideas flowed, and participants left feeling inspired and empowered? Mentoring facilitators in growth mindset skills isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about crafting experiences that connect, engage, and transform. With Mita’s… Read more »

Cheat Sheets – Top Facilitator Tool to Engage All

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Cheat sheets transform facts into action,  unlocking growth through active learning. Too often, we rely on lectures to share information—passively transferring facts from the facilitator to the audience. But this approach falls short of real impact. Why? Because listening isn’t learning, and recalling facts doesn’t equal solving problems. Instead, facilitators… Read more »