A Whole New Mind

I have read a lot about the functions of the left side of the brain vs. the right side of the brain.  I guess I would consider myself one who has focused more on left-brain activities to get the job done in the past.  However, I have recently realized how much I use the right side of my brain.  If you are in the education business, you work with people.  Lots of people.  I consistently help solve problems by talking with students, teachers, parents, community members, etc.  The ability to use the 6 senses described in Pink's book is essential to being successful in my position as an administrator.  At this moment, I would consider myself blessed to have a secure job that is meaningful to me.  On the other hand, as educational leaders we must continue to develop our right-brained skills.  Pink put it this way, "The first group of people who develop a whole new mind, who master high-concept and high touch abilities, will do extremely well.  My challenge to my cohorts is to take time to practice the 6 senses by completing some of the activities in the portfolio section of each chapter.