Imagine mentor tasks where all learn, all teach and all lead. It’s called mindguiding – and it uses new neuro discoveries. Mentors learn to lead – by working with their brain’s amazing equipment to learn, grow and collaborate with another person in symbiotic activities. In contrast to traditional mentors who… Read more »
25. Imagine We-They Circles Female and male brains differ biologically and intellectually in ways that few optimize. Cultural preferences differ and you can capitalize of people’s unique strengths. Change filters to write from new views. Change filters to insert new view. Write from different filters, from another person’s vantage… Read more »
24. Propose Plausible Solutions The brain creates new neuron pathways toward possibilities you propose to problems encountered. Design innovative solutions! Create T-Chart – and on left side – list 3 problems. On the right ride of T-Chart list plausible solutions. Write possibilities from T-Chat list and discuss doable solutions to… Read more »
23. Teach Readers as Your Learn Inspire creativity and invention through teaching at the same time you also learn. Ask readers what you can do to help them to enjoy learning and teaching Open with a brain booster question to build curiosity in your readers. Remind them that we retain… Read more »
22. Name Call To name people with respect, is to spike personal awareness in their brains. That means looking for value that people add and communicating that value in your writing. You may enjoy this link related to brains, new neuro discoveries and spoken names. How will your writing cherish more… Read more »
21. Don’t Shrink Reader Brains Stress can literally shrink brains. Use stress busters before you write. 1. Breath deeply 10 times, with an effort to relax. 2. Listen to classical or ambient music. 3. Appreciate something and write about it. 4. Remember fun with a good friend. 5. Break down… Read more »
20. Integrate Right and Left Brain It often takes a few whole brain essentials to communicate big pictures for a wider audience. From their left brains readers look for language, detail, scientific facts, strategies, logical thinking and sequencing approaches to show the order or timelines explored. From their right brains,… Read more »
19. Say it Squarely but Fairly! Meta-messages blur clarity through implications that differ from words actually written. See examples What do you actually write when you really mean to write, “This topic stinks!”
18. Rate Through Encouragement Boost a peer’s writing talents by encouragement. Support builds writing capabilities through raised serotonin . Avoid punishing mistakes through negativity that sends stress hormones –or cortisol – that kill growth possibilities. Pre-empt all feedback with appreciation. The brain fuels creativity with serotonin –increased by appreciation. What… Read more »
17. Play Plasticity to Win. How so? Plasticity refers to the brain’s equipment to rewire your brain, and increase its capabilities to write. That said, plasticity expands writing ability when you: ~ Laugh at yourself ~ Speak and feel heard ~ Engage readers who rarely get involved ~ Monitor your… Read more »
