Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Future

A while ago, a reporter from the Times of India called to interview me. She asked: “Is developing an entrepreneurial spirit important for schools to engage in; and if so, why?” Here’s what I said: “Absolutely. An entrepreneurial spirit is a critical objective of a relevant education today.” I then went on to share much of what … Continue reading

Nurturing and Encouraging Creativity

A little less than two years ago, I was in Katmandu for a leadership conference along with 400 educators. It was then that I had the pleasure of listening to Dr. Douglas Reeves’ presentation: How to Value, Nurture and Encourage Creativity. Here, without any interpretation, commentary, or contextualization from me, … Continue reading

Finding the Right School For Your Children

Originally published on September 22, 2013. After receiving several enticing responses on excellence in education, I thought today I should touch on “school choice.” The Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a global leader in research and advocacy for educational excellence, recently published the results of their survey: What Parents Want: Education Preferences … Continue reading

21st Century Excellence in Education

This morning I awoke to the music my wife was listening to whilst running on the treadmill. It was Irene Cara singing her iconic song “Fame.” A song about kids with big dreams; dreams of being famous entertainers. The song goes like this: I’m gonna live forever  I’m gonna learn … Continue reading

Developing Graduates and Institutions That Understand

Today’s thought is about authenticity. While reading Harvard Business Review’s Management Tip of the Day, I am no longer surprised to find myself thinking about ASB’s Early Childhood Curriculum (not to mention the rest of our school’s standards and benchmarks). Today’s tip is a great example. It is adapted from “To Be Authentic,” by … Continue reading

A Recipe For “The Right Stuff”

Last June, fourteen of our 4th and 5th graders participated in a course offered by the Center for Talented Youth called “The Right Stuff.” One of their assignments asked this of them: Now that you’ve read about these inventors and dreamers who had “the right stuff” write a recipe for what you think “the … Continue reading

Creating Keystone Habits As An Instrument of Success

On a Friday evening, after 35 years of smoking more than a pack a day, a woman quits. She hasn’t picked up a cigarette in over ten years. A man weighs 370 pounds (170 kgs) in December of 2004. In March of 2006, 15 months later, he runs a marathon … Continue reading

What I Learned From Writing a Speech

Originally published on May 26, 2013. The American School of Bombay’s High School graduation ended a few hours ago. Today, thirty-seven of our seniors walked across the stage and received their High School diplomas. As you can imagine, there was plenty of joy and cheer, rivers of tears, and hundreds … Continue reading

10 Things I Wish I Knew When I was 15

In my opinion, any conversation beginning with “…I’m reading this book…” is going to be a good conversation. After all, personal references from people who know you are by far the most sure-fire way to expand your reading pleasure. “Craig, I’m reading this book that you would love,” said my … Continue reading