Thursday, August 28, 2014

The power to move boulders

There was a great article I found online today. Scientists revealed the process by which rocks, some weighing up to 700 pounds, seemingly moved of their own accord and slid across a flat stretch of   desert in Death Valley National Park. I don't want to spoil the science behind how the rocks move. Take a look at the article to learn more.

Racetrack Playa researcher Richard Norris standing by a trail likely formed more than a decade before this December 16, 2012 photo. Trails can last for years or decades between events. Photo from Richard Norris courtesy of Scripps Oceanography (original caption that accompanied the photograph on GrindTV.com)


What I'd like to highlight in this week's post, though, is the patience that the scientists brought to this experiment. They were prepared for it to take a decade or more to gather conclusive evidence. Luckily for them it took only a few years.

Most educators who come to CalWest are seeking a position immediately, or for the coming school year. We make a concerted effort to help everyone who becomes a candidate, and often times we are successful in placing them within a span of weeks or months. Sometimes it takes longer, though, for any number of reasons. In those situations, we often counsel people to be patient. They may need to stay in their current job for another year or two before switching, or take a job outside of teaching if they are not currently in a school.

Easier said than done, perhaps, but often there are factors beyond a person's control that impact the job search. What is within a person's control, however, is what they do to develop themselves professionally and personally. Every day it's worth spending a few minutes (or more) reading, thinking, planning, networking and making progress towards goals you set for yourself.

At some point an exciting career opportunity will present itself, and you will be ready. What are you reading right now in terms of books, blogs, newspapers, or other media to grow your potential?

Fleisch

PS If you are currently working at an independent school, please consider attending CalWest's Emerging Leaders Program on October 22nd. School administrators can nominate 1 or 2 people from their school, so if you are interested please share the website information with them.




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