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Sep 15, 2025
If doing the right thing were always profitable, everyone would always do it. But just because it isn’t doesn’t mean it can’t be. A lack of integrity will show itself. Follow the money. Who has a platform AND a pattern of betting on bad horses? It’s our job as community members to be paying attention.
Sep 15, 2025
Who is historically responsible for platforming bad actors? Have they made any concessions about their learning journey? Or is it all just a litttttttte too on-message? Where is the reparation? Where is the reconciliation? Look around at who has not taken real responsibility for the reinforcing loops of bad behavior in their systems. Especially when…
Sep 15, 2025
I used to say that teachers should never sleep with their students. I still feel that way broadly, but a number of people in mentorship roles and friendship roles have had long, long relationships with former students. My teacher cremated her husband last year, him being perhaps my dearest heart’s teacher. She was his student…
Sep 15, 2025
Financial transparency creates an equitable environment for both parties. The teacher’s income needn’t be a secret. If teaching Mysore is a labor of love, it’s nice that the students know. But burn out happens when financial needs arent being met. It’s OK to talk about this stuff. If your organization is values based, it’s not…
Sep 15, 2025
Heres the deal: someones gotta pay to keep the lights on. Studios have to run. Teachers have to get paid. This remains true, even as there is an imperative to care for the ecosystem— enough old timers to help the rookies, enough rookies to replace those who move. Numbers are great, but sustainability is better….
Sep 15, 2025
Do you find that you are encouraged to bring people into your organization? It’s a great thing to do, who doesn’t wanna share something great? When you apply your critical thinking skills, if it looks like you’re more important for clout or cash, somethings up. In DC, we have a few different teachers, each with…
Sep 15, 2025
Shame, guilt, or fear? How to spot controlling vs supportive environments. Look out for a femanx of excessive loyalty and suggestions to disregard critical thinking. More on youtube!
Sep 15, 2025
Who won’t let you criticize them? Ready for another organizational red flag? Leadership that won’t allow criticism, of course! If we don’t encourage a multiplicity of viewpoints, we are inherently narrow sighted. If you must hold the same view as leadership in order to get a say, you are being controlled. I do not like…