Aspire to Candor

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Instead of behind-the-back criticism, we should aspire to give candid and constructive feedback to one another face-to-face; it makes for a much stronger team.”

Who’s Got Your Back: The Breakthrough Program to Build Deep, Trusting Relationships That Create Success–and Won’t Let You Fail by Keith Ferrazzi

Necessity Breeds Cooperation

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“Horsefly grabbed Honeybee.
Honeybee grabbed Horsefly.
They each flapped a wing – and up they went!”

Horsefly and Honeybee by Randy Cecil

 

Bullys and the Power of the Pack

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“She watched him cut in line and knock Ben’s books out of his hands. She noticed Grant only acted that way when grownups weren’t looking. After lunch, Lotty found Laurie and Barney and Ben.

“I saw what Grant did to you today, and I have an idea,” she said. “Let’s form a club.”
She explained her plan.

That afternoon, when Grant grabbed Lotty’s crayons, Barney said, “Hey, what are you doing?”

“Yeah,” said Laurie. “Those aren’t yours.” By now everyone, including Mrs. Kallberg, was watching.”

The Bully Blockers Club, written by Teresa Bateman and illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic

The Best Ideas Are Shared

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“Then they both had a wonderful idea, which happens sometimes.”

Red & Yellow’s Noisy Night, by Josh Selig

This book was published and distributed by Little Light Foundation, a non-profit focused on creating media that helps children learn about conflict resolution.