To suppress free speech is a double wrong. It violates the rights of the hearer as well as those of the speaker.
-Frederick Douglass, abolitionist, orator and statesman, 1818-1995
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how "power posing"—standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don't feel confident—can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success.
Check out Cuddy's TedTalk, "Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are," for more.
The most effective early childhood directors manage through relationships. This important book guides a director through the steps to build respectful, dynamic, and welcoming relationships with families and staff. It covers all traditional early childhood administration topics, while also recognizing and exploring the human side of management and the critical role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership.
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