Monday Mindset: Compassionate Emptiness

As teachers, we are problem solvers. It’s just a natural part of what we do and who we are. But the other day, I heard this concept called “Compassionate Emptiness” from former President of Starbucks, Howard Behar. The idea is that what most people need (and I immediately thought of students) is someone to just listen. To be there to listen to them with compassion - and nothing else. Hence, the emptiness. That instead of listening and trying to figure out a solution while the other is speakin...