Educators

Tea with Thay: Traveling in China with Thich Nhat Hanh

By Sylvia Lafair | February 16, 2026 |

In this reflective story, Tea with Thay becomes a lesson in transformational leadership, presence, and letting go as a journey to China reveals the power of simplicity, breath, and inner clarity.

You Don’t Need More Willpower. You Need a New Operating System.

By Sylvia Lafair | January 15, 2026 |

You dont need more willpower to lead better. Discover how outdated emotional patterns run your leadership on autopilot and why upgrading your inner operating system changes everything.

Creating a Safe and Inclusive Classroom: Tips for Educators and Leaders

By Sylvia Lafair | April 25, 2023 |

Summary: Creating a safe and inclusive classroom is essential for students to feel supported, valued, and motivated to learn. Teachers play a crucial role in fostering a positive and welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Here are practical tips (and one that is unique and powerful) for education leaders to create a safe…