To be honest... I was pretty skeptical at first, but became a believer with this video. He brings up a number of concepts about anger, communication and love. Although my favorite quote from the video was not his... its definately worth printing:
“Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'er-fraught heart, and bids it break." - William Shakespeare
As educators... we have to also listen with our hearts. Enjoy.
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Wow...what an amazing guy. Someone who can use his comedian background to entice children to open up and actually show raw emotion, is number one in my book. Amazing, Amazing, AMAZING!!!
Michael is a gifted speaker to know how to relate to a younger age group as well as high school students. I loved the phrase he stated, “The good you do will come back to you.” We all can be more compassionate to one another. What I thought was interesting how individual were able to get up in front of other students and reveal their personal pains. Just getting up to give a normal speech is a fear for most people. I believe Michael’s approach allowed individuals to feel free to express themselves
Amazing video, Sean. Michael's talent as a comedian and motivational speaker truly allow him to connect to people of all ages. In this day and age, it is important to have compassion and empathy for all students. In a time where school shootings are commong, bullying is a constant issue in schools, and suicide rates are not declining, we as educators, class mates, administrators, but most importantly people can take a page out of his book and create healthy environments for all to feel welcomed. We can start in our lives, our homes, our work, and hope to "spread the love" to help educate. In an open communication, healthy environment like the one Michael promotes, we can reach out and teach and help create more success stories.
Emotional intellegence is said to be just as important as intellectual intellegence. Without the right frame of mind, academic learning cannot happen. As an educator, you must placate to the emotions in order to open up the channels of academic success.
What a wonderful gift Michael gives to the young people he speaks to - empowerment to speak up and express their feelings. The message that he sends to these kids is to speak up for what you know is right, and don't accept the status quo simply because it is easy.
"Be there and listen." That is a gift that I try to give to all my students. In my experience, when what I say isn't honored, I shut down. Michael is giving these young people a chance to voice strong emotions. "Unexpressed grief leads to anger and anger leads to rage." Rage leads to violence toward others or self-destruction. Having a voice and having our feelings validated gives us the power to heal from injustice.
This is an amazing point of view...and a great message to send...especially since the message knows no age/education level/race/sex/etc. boundaries.
Great video! I would have loved to have been there to hear Michael speak. Through his humor and his great public speaking skills he surely was able to connect with his audience. I hope that kids really learn from this and feel empowered and speak up when they need to.
Michael truly provides students a way to stand up from themselves their self-advocates. Great Video! Too many times, we do not know what is exactly in and out of the classroom with all issues with students. Sometimes they tells too much, while other times they simply do tell us at all.
Great video! Michael is an incredible motivational speaker. As mentioned in the video as bulling occurs in the schools the person does it to make them feel better. Michael educates students of all ages to speak, recognize, and express their feelings. It was amazing to see those express their feelings in front of others as this can be hard to do but yet a relief.
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